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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,644.69, 272,503.50 and 63,284.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,644.69, 272,503.50 and 63,284.25 is: 94,939.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,644.69 : 272,503.50 = 63,284.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,644.69/272,503.50 = 63,284.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,644.69x = 272,503.50 × 63,284.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,644.69x = 17,245,179,619.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,245,179,619.88/181,644.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,939.08

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