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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,248.60, 271,872.90 and 134,592.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,248.60, 271,872.90 and 134,592.60 is: 201,888.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,248.60 : 271,872.90 = 134,592.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,248.60/271,872.90 = 134,592.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,248.60x = 271,872.90 × 134,592.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,248.60x = 36,592,080,480.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,592,080,480.54/181,248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,888.90

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