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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,652.34, 272,475.36 and 81,741.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,652.34, 272,475.36 and 81,741.84 is: 122,611.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,652.34 : 272,475.36 = 81,741.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,652.34/272,475.36 = 81,741.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,652.34x = 272,475.36 × 81,741.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,652.34x = 22,272,637,281.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,272,637,281.06/181,652.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,611.34

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