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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,651.98, 272,479.50 and 63,323.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,651.98, 272,479.50 and 63,323.10 is: 94,985.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,651.98 : 272,479.50 = 63,323.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,651.98/272,479.50 = 63,323.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,651.98x = 272,479.50 × 63,323.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,651.98x = 17,254,246,626.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,254,246,626.45/181,651.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,985.18

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