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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,452.08, 272,084.40 and 81,526.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,452.08, 272,084.40 and 81,526.88 is: 122,248.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,452.08 : 272,084.40 = 81,526.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,452.08/272,084.40 = 81,526.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,452.08x = 272,084.40 × 81,526.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,452.08x = 22,182,192,228.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,182,192,228.67/181,452.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,248.21

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