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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,543.80, 272,315.70 and 131,388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,543.80, 272,315.70 and 131,388.60 is: 197,082.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,543.80 : 272,315.70 = 131,388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,543.80/272,315.70 = 131,388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,543.80x = 272,315.70 × 131,388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,543.80x = 35,779,178,581.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,779,178,581.02/181,543.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,082.90

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