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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,996.44, 272,865.34 and 69,581.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,996.44, 272,865.34 and 69,581.88 is: 104,323.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,996.44 : 272,865.34 = 69,581.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,996.44/272,865.34 = 69,581.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,996.44x = 272,865.34 × 69,581.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,996.44x = 18,986,483,344.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,986,483,344.04/181,996.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,323.38

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