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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,738.20, 272,607.30 and 139,699.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,738.20, 272,607.30 and 139,699.20 is: 209,548.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,738.20 : 272,607.30 = 139,699.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,738.20/272,607.30 = 139,699.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,738.20x = 272,607.30 × 139,699.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,738.20x = 38,083,021,724.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,083,021,724.16/181,738.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,548.80

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