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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,975.76, 272,963.64 and 71,090

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,975.76, 272,963.64 and 71,090 is: 106,635

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,975.76 : 272,963.64 = 71,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,975.76/272,963.64 = 71,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,975.76x = 272,963.64 × 71,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,975.76x = 19,404,985,167.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,404,985,167.60/181,975.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,635

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