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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,936.96, 272,934.64 and 76,771.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,936.96, 272,934.64 and 76,771.44 is: 115,169.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,936.96 : 272,934.64 = 76,771.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,936.96/272,934.64 = 76,771.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,936.96x = 272,934.64 × 76,771.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,936.96x = 20,953,585,338.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,953,585,338.68/181,936.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,169.48

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