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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,366.25, 272,055.42 and 81,526.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,366.25, 272,055.42 and 81,526.73 is: 122,292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,366.25 : 272,055.42 = 81,526.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,366.25/272,055.42 = 81,526.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,366.25x = 272,055.42 × 81,526.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,366.25x = 22,179,789,840.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,179,789,840.53/181,366.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,292.82

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