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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,622.83, 272,434.47 and 86,830.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,622.83, 272,434.47 and 86,830.73 is: 130,246.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,622.83 : 272,434.47 = 86,830.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,622.83/272,434.47 = 86,830.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,622.83x = 272,434.47 × 86,830.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,622.83x = 23,655,682,219.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,655,682,219.48/181,622.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,246.19

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