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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,890.96, 272,474.77 and 142,262.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,890.96, 272,474.77 and 142,262.52 is: 213,110.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,890.96 : 272,474.77 = 142,262.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,890.96/272,474.77 = 142,262.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,890.96x = 272,474.77 × 142,262.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,890.96x = 38,762,947,416.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,762,947,416.62/181,890.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,110.91

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