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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,505.40, 272,072.34 and 176,952.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,505.40, 272,072.34 and 176,952.12 is: 265,247.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,505.40 : 272,072.34 = 176,952.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,505.40/272,072.34 = 176,952.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,505.40x = 272,072.34 × 176,952.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,505.40x = 48,143,777,356.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,143,777,356.36/181,505.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,247.08

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