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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,640.40, 272,509.20 and 129,152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,640.40, 272,509.20 and 129,152.40 is: 193,763.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,640.40 : 272,509.20 = 129,152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,640.40/272,509.20 = 129,152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,640.40x = 272,509.20 × 129,152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,640.40x = 35,195,217,202.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,195,217,202.08/181,640.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,763.16

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