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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,553.75, 271,804.73 and 136,763.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,553.75, 271,804.73 and 136,763.74 is: 204,749.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,553.75 : 271,804.73 = 136,763.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,553.75/271,804.73 = 136,763.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,553.75x = 271,804.73 × 136,763.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,553.75x = 37,173,030,740.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,173,030,740.67/181,553.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,749.45

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