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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,652.98, 272,481 and 63,324.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,652.98, 272,481 and 63,324.10 is: 94,986.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,652.98 : 272,481 = 63,324.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,652.98/272,481 = 63,324.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,652.98x = 272,481 × 63,324.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,652.98x = 17,254,614,092.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,254,614,092.10/181,652.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,986.68

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