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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,668.20, 272,502.30 and 139,629.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,668.20, 272,502.30 and 139,629.20 is: 209,443.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,668.20 : 272,502.30 = 139,629.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,668.20/272,502.30 = 139,629.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,668.20x = 272,502.30 × 139,629.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,668.20x = 38,049,278,147.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,049,278,147.16/181,668.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,443.80

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