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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,996.80, 272,703.60 and 115,317.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,996.80, 272,703.60 and 115,317.60 is: 172,791.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,996.80 : 272,703.60 = 115,317.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,996.80/272,703.60 = 115,317.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,996.80x = 272,703.60 × 115,317.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,996.80x = 31,447,524,663.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,447,524,663.36/181,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,791.64

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