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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,942.33, 272,611.79 and 110,649.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,942.33, 272,611.79 and 110,649.33 is: 165,790.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,942.33 : 272,611.79 = 110,649.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,942.33/272,611.79 = 110,649.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,942.33x = 272,611.79 × 110,649.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,942.33x = 30,164,309,997.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,164,309,997.30/181,942.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,790.50

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