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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,939.83, 272,608.04 and 110,646.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,939.83, 272,608.04 and 110,646.83 is: 165,786.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,939.83 : 272,608.04 = 110,646.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,939.83/272,608.04 = 110,646.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,939.83x = 272,608.04 × 110,646.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,939.83x = 30,163,213,542.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,163,213,542.24/181,939.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,786.75

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