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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,498.55, 272,070.12 and 101,575.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,498.55, 272,070.12 and 101,575.55 is: 152,263.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,498.55 : 272,070.12 = 101,575.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,498.55/272,070.12 = 101,575.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,498.55x = 272,070.12 × 101,575.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,498.55x = 27,635,670,209.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,635,670,209.34/181,498.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,263.86

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