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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,929.96, 272,924.14 and 76,764.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,929.96, 272,924.14 and 76,764.44 is: 115,158.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,929.96 : 272,924.14 = 76,764.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,929.96/272,924.14 = 76,764.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,929.96x = 272,924.14 × 76,764.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,929.96x = 20,950,868,769.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,950,868,769.58/181,929.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,158.98

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