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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,592.31, 272,304.30 and 67,709.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,592.31, 272,304.30 and 67,709.54 is: 101,532.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,592.31 : 272,304.30 = 67,709.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,592.31/272,304.30 = 67,709.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,592.31x = 272,304.30 × 67,709.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,592.31x = 18,437,599,235.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,437,599,235.24/181,592.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,532.93

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