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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,577.70, 272,366.55 and 88,265.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,577.70, 272,366.55 and 88,265.70 is: 132,398.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,577.70 : 272,366.55 = 88,265.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,577.70/272,366.55 = 88,265.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,577.70x = 272,366.55 × 88,265.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,577.70x = 24,040,624,192.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,040,624,192.34/181,577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,398.55

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