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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,711.80, 275,567.70 and 181,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,711.80, 275,567.70 and 181,254.20 is: 271,881.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,711.80 : 275,567.70 = 181,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,711.80/275,567.70 = 181,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,711.80x = 275,567.70 × 181,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,711.80x = 49,947,803,009.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,947,803,009.34/183,711.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,881.30

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