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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,505.28, 272,335.86 and 63,112.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,505.28, 272,335.86 and 63,112.08 is: 94,695.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,505.28 : 272,335.86 = 63,112.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,505.28/272,335.86 = 63,112.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,505.28x = 272,335.86 × 63,112.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,505.28x = 17,187,682,583.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,187,682,583.19/181,505.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,695.22

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