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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,268.70, 271,903.05 and 134,612.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,268.70, 271,903.05 and 134,612.70 is: 201,919.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,268.70 : 271,903.05 = 134,612.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,268.70/271,903.05 = 134,612.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,268.70x = 271,903.05 × 134,612.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,268.70x = 36,601,603,698.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,601,603,698.74/181,268.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,919.05

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