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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,336.60, 272,004.90 and 114,851.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,336.60, 272,004.90 and 114,851.80 is: 172,277.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,336.60 : 272,004.90 = 114,851.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,336.60/272,004.90 = 114,851.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,336.60x = 272,004.90 × 114,851.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,336.60x = 31,240,252,373.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,240,252,373.82/181,336.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,277.70

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