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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,426.28, 272,045.67 and 81,501.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,426.28, 272,045.67 and 81,501.04 is: 122,209.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,426.28 : 272,045.67 = 81,501.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,426.28/272,045.67 = 81,501.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,426.28x = 272,045.67 × 81,501.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,426.28x = 22,172,004,046.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,172,004,046.75/181,426.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,209.44

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