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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,538.05, 272,057.96 and 114,858.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,538.05, 272,057.96 and 114,858.81 is: 172,130.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,538.05 : 272,057.96 = 114,858.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,538.05/272,057.96 = 114,858.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,538.05x = 272,057.96 × 114,858.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,538.05x = 31,248,252,962.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,248,252,962.33/181,538.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,130.60

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