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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,336.82, 272,051.37 and 106,520.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,336.82, 272,051.37 and 106,520.24 is: 159,807.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,336.82 : 272,051.37 = 106,520.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,336.82/272,051.37 = 106,520.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,336.82x = 272,051.37 × 106,520.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,336.82x = 28,978,977,224.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,978,977,224.73/181,336.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,807.46

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