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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,525.65, 271,705.28 and 129,037.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,525.65, 271,705.28 and 129,037.65 is: 193,141.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,525.65 : 271,705.28 = 129,037.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,525.65/271,705.28 = 129,037.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,525.65x = 271,705.28 × 129,037.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,525.65x = 35,060,210,178.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,060,210,178.60/181,525.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,141.91

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