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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,540.10, 272,310.15 and 173,861.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,540.10, 272,310.15 and 173,861.30 is: 260,791.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,540.10 : 272,310.15 = 173,861.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,540.10/272,310.15 = 173,861.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,540.10x = 272,310.15 × 173,861.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,540.10x = 47,344,196,682.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,344,196,682.20/181,540.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,791.95

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