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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,736.70, 272,605.05 and 139,697.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,736.70, 272,605.05 and 139,697.70 is: 209,546.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,736.70 : 272,605.05 = 139,697.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,736.70/272,605.05 = 139,697.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,736.70x = 272,605.05 × 139,697.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,736.70x = 38,082,298,493.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,082,298,493.39/181,736.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,546.55

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