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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,895.02, 272,480.86 and 142,266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,895.02, 272,480.86 and 142,266.58 is: 213,117.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,895.02 : 272,480.86 = 142,266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,895.02/272,480.86 = 142,266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,895.02x = 272,480.86 × 142,266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,895.02x = 38,764,919,564.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,764,919,564.29/181,895.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,117.00

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