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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,653.59, 272,481.90 and 63,324.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,653.59, 272,481.90 and 63,324.74 is: 94,987.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,653.59 : 272,481.90 = 63,324.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,653.59/272,481.90 = 63,324.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,653.59x = 272,481.90 × 63,324.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,653.59x = 17,254,843,793.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,254,843,793.17/181,653.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,987.63

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