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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,989.32, 273,016.38 and 62,039.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,989.32, 273,016.38 and 62,039.64 is: 93,070.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,989.32 : 273,016.38 = 62,039.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,989.32/273,016.38 = 62,039.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,989.32x = 273,016.38 × 62,039.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,989.32x = 16,937,837,929.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,937,837,929.30/181,989.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,070.51

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