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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,938.34, 272,605.79 and 110,645.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,938.34, 272,605.79 and 110,645.33 is: 165,784.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,938.34 : 272,605.79 = 110,645.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,938.34/272,605.79 = 110,645.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,938.34x = 272,605.79 × 110,645.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,938.34x = 30,162,555,885.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,162,555,885.67/181,938.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,784.50

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