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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,691.58, 272,537.45 and 81,735.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,691.58, 272,537.45 and 81,735.02 is: 122,602.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,691.58 : 272,537.45 = 81,735.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,691.58/272,537.45 = 81,735.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,691.58x = 272,537.45 × 81,735.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,691.58x = 22,275,853,926.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,275,853,926.50/181,691.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,602.57

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