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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,394.68, 271,639.50 and 114,633.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,394.68, 271,639.50 and 114,633.40 is: 171,664.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,394.68 : 271,639.50 = 114,633.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,394.68/271,639.50 = 114,633.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,394.68x = 271,639.50 × 114,633.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,394.68x = 31,138,959,459.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,138,959,459.30/181,394.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,664.13

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