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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,523.88, 272,084.04 and 137,006.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,523.88, 272,084.04 and 137,006.28 is: 205,357.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,523.88 : 272,084.04 = 137,006.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,523.88/272,084.04 = 137,006.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,523.88x = 272,084.04 × 137,006.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,523.88x = 37,277,222,167.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,277,222,167.77/181,523.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,357.13

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