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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,463.52, 272,257.72 and 81,693.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,463.52, 272,257.72 and 81,693.76 is: 122,568.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,463.52 : 272,257.72 = 81,693.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,463.52/272,257.72 = 81,693.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,463.52x = 272,257.72 × 81,693.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,463.52x = 22,241,756,835.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,241,756,835.83/181,463.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,568.75

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