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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,524.88, 272,085.54 and 137,007.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,524.88, 272,085.54 and 137,007.28 is: 205,358.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,524.88 : 272,085.54 = 137,007.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,524.88/272,085.54 = 137,007.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,524.88x = 272,085.54 × 137,007.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,524.88x = 37,277,699,762.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,277,699,762.73/181,524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,358.63

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