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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,059.30, 250,105.32 and 139,141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,059.30, 250,105.32 and 139,141.80 is: 192,202.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,059.30 : 250,105.32 = 139,141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,059.30/250,105.32 = 139,141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,059.30x = 250,105.32 × 139,141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,059.30x = 34,800,104,414.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,800,104,414.38/181,059.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,202.80

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