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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,877.70, 272,816.55 and 168,755.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,877.70, 272,816.55 and 168,755.70 is: 253,133.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,877.70 : 272,816.55 = 168,755.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,877.70/272,816.55 = 168,755.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,877.70x = 272,816.55 × 168,755.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,877.70x = 46,039,347,866.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,039,347,866.84/181,877.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,133.55

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