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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,430.10, 272,145.15 and 114,945.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,430.10, 272,145.15 and 114,945.30 is: 172,417.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,430.10 : 272,145.15 = 114,945.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,430.10/272,145.15 = 114,945.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,430.10x = 272,145.15 × 114,945.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,430.10x = 31,281,805,910.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,281,805,910.30/181,430.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,417.95

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