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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,641.14, 376,559.68 and 181,839.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,641.14, 376,559.68 and 181,839.32 is: 251,148.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,641.14 : 376,559.68 = 181,839.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,641.14/376,559.68 = 181,839.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,641.14x = 376,559.68 × 181,839.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,641.14x = 68,473,356,150.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,473,356,150.62/272,641.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,148.29

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