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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,705.40, 272,606.70 and 129,217.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,705.40, 272,606.70 and 129,217.40 is: 193,860.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,705.40 : 272,606.70 = 129,217.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,705.40/272,606.70 = 129,217.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,705.40x = 272,606.70 × 129,217.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,705.40x = 35,225,528,996.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,225,528,996.58/181,705.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,860.66

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