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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,901.80, 268,122.30 and 137,141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,901.80, 268,122.30 and 137,141.80 is: 205,536.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,901.80 : 268,122.30 = 137,141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,901.80/268,122.30 = 137,141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,901.80x = 268,122.30 × 137,141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,901.80x = 36,770,774,842.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,770,774,842.14/178,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,536.08

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