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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,974.38, 272,659.68 and 110,681.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,974.38, 272,659.68 and 110,681.28 is: 165,838.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,974.38 : 272,659.68 = 110,681.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,974.38/272,659.68 = 110,681.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,974.38x = 272,659.68 × 110,681.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,974.38x = 30,178,322,386.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,178,322,386.79/181,974.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,838.31

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