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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,624.06, 272,433.36 and 81,713.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,624.06, 272,433.36 and 81,713.71 is: 122,569.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,624.06 : 272,433.36 = 81,713.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,624.06/272,433.36 = 81,713.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,624.06x = 272,433.36 × 81,713.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,624.06x = 22,261,540,573.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,261,540,573.37/181,624.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,569.34

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