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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,520.70, 272,281.05 and 168,398.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,520.70, 272,281.05 and 168,398.70 is: 252,598.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,520.70 : 272,281.05 = 168,398.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,520.70/272,281.05 = 168,398.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,520.70x = 272,281.05 × 168,398.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,520.70x = 45,851,774,854.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,851,774,854.64/181,520.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,598.05

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