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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,486.63, 272,028.12 and 136,969.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,486.63, 272,028.12 and 136,969.03 is: 205,301.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,486.63 : 272,028.12 = 136,969.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,486.63/272,028.12 = 136,969.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,486.63x = 272,028.12 × 136,969.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,486.63x = 37,259,427,729.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,259,427,729.12/181,486.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,301.23

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