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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,491.22, 272,314.86 and 63,098.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,491.22, 272,314.86 and 63,098.02 is: 94,674.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,491.22 : 272,314.86 = 63,098.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,491.22/272,314.86 = 63,098.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,491.22x = 272,314.86 × 63,098.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,491.22x = 17,182,528,482.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,182,528,482.58/181,491.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,674.16

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