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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,977.76, 272,969.07 and 76,870.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,977.76, 272,969.07 and 76,870.54 is: 115,306.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,977.76 : 272,969.07 = 76,870.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,977.76/272,969.07 = 76,870.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,977.76x = 272,969.07 × 76,870.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,977.76x = 20,983,279,814.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,983,279,814.20/181,977.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,306.84

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