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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,387.97, 272,174.12 and 81,528.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,387.97, 272,174.12 and 81,528.05 is: 122,333.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,387.97 : 272,174.12 = 81,528.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,387.97/272,174.12 = 81,528.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,387.97x = 272,174.12 × 81,528.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,387.97x = 22,189,824,856.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,189,824,856.43/181,387.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,333.50

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