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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,675.12, 272,443.56 and 83,110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,675.12, 272,443.56 and 83,110 is: 124,633.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,675.12 : 272,443.56 = 83,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,675.12/272,443.56 = 83,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,675.12x = 272,443.56 × 83,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,675.12x = 22,642,784,271.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,642,784,271.60/181,675.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,633.38

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