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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,499.58, 272,278.41 and 63,204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,499.58, 272,278.41 and 63,204.54 is: 94,816.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,499.58 : 272,278.41 = 63,204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,499.58/272,278.41 = 63,204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,499.58x = 272,278.41 × 63,204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,499.58x = 17,209,231,655.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,209,231,655.98/181,499.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,816.92

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