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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,573.20, 272,359.80 and 88,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,573.20, 272,359.80 and 88,261.20 is: 132,391.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,573.20 : 272,359.80 = 88,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,573.20/272,359.80 = 88,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,573.20x = 272,359.80 × 88,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,573.20x = 24,038,802,779.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,038,802,779.76/181,573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,391.80

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