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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,486.14, 272,263.55 and 59,913.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,486.14, 272,263.55 and 59,913.54 is: 89,881.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,486.14 : 272,263.55 = 59,913.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,486.14/272,263.55 = 59,913.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,486.14x = 272,263.55 × 59,913.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,486.14x = 16,312,272,793.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,312,272,793.90/181,486.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,881.64

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