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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,463.13, 271,993.01 and 136,945.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,463.13, 271,993.01 and 136,945.53 is: 205,266.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,463.13 : 271,993.01 = 136,945.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,463.13/271,993.01 = 136,945.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,463.13x = 271,993.01 × 136,945.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,463.13x = 37,248,226,226.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,248,226,226.02/181,463.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,266.08

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