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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,363.76, 272,091.72 and 106,547.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,363.76, 272,091.72 and 106,547.16 is: 159,847.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,363.76 : 272,091.72 = 106,547.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,363.76/272,091.72 = 106,547.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,363.76x = 272,091.72 × 106,547.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,363.76x = 28,990,600,025.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,990,600,025.52/181,363.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,847.81

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