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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,517.10, 272,275.65 and 122,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,517.10, 272,275.65 and 122,030.70 is: 183,046.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,517.10 : 272,275.65 = 122,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,517.10/272,275.65 = 122,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,517.10x = 272,275.65 × 122,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,517.10x = 33,225,988,162.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,225,988,162.46/181,517.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,046.05

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