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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,364.10, 272,046.15 and 114,879.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,364.10, 272,046.15 and 114,879.30 is: 172,318.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,364.10 : 272,046.15 = 114,879.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,364.10/272,046.15 = 114,879.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,364.10x = 272,046.15 × 114,879.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,364.10x = 31,252,471,279.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,252,471,279.70/181,364.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,318.95

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