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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,928.18, 272,590.58 and 110,635.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,928.18, 272,590.58 and 110,635.16 is: 165,769.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,928.18 : 272,590.58 = 110,635.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,928.18/272,590.58 = 110,635.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,928.18x = 272,590.58 × 110,635.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,928.18x = 30,158,101,879.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,158,101,879.62/181,928.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,769.27

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