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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,446.28, 272,214.07 and 63,118.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,446.28, 272,214.07 and 63,118.64 is: 94,693.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,446.28 : 272,214.07 = 63,118.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,446.28/272,214.07 = 63,118.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,446.28x = 272,214.07 × 63,118.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,446.28x = 17,181,782,410.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,181,782,410.00/181,446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,693.50

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