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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,512.80, 272,269.20 and 146,520.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,512.80, 272,269.20 and 146,520.80 is: 219,781.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,512.80 : 272,269.20 = 146,520.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,512.80/272,269.20 = 146,520.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,512.80x = 272,269.20 × 146,520.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,512.80x = 39,893,100,999.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,893,100,999.36/181,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,781.20

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