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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,525.63, 272,086.67 and 137,008.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,525.63, 272,086.67 and 137,008.03 is: 205,359.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,525.63 : 272,086.67 = 137,008.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,525.63/272,086.67 = 137,008.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,525.63x = 272,086.67 × 137,008.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,525.63x = 37,278,057,960.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,278,057,960.92/181,525.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,359.75

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