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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,511.14, 272,088.96 and 101,588.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,511.14, 272,088.96 and 101,588.14 is: 152,282.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,511.14 : 272,088.96 = 101,588.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,511.14/272,088.96 = 101,588.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,511.14x = 272,088.96 × 101,588.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,511.14x = 27,641,011,360.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,641,011,360.93/181,511.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,282.73

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