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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,919.80, 272,879.70 and 128,775.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,919.80, 272,879.70 and 128,775.70 is: 193,163.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,919.80 : 272,879.70 = 128,775.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,919.80/272,879.70 = 128,775.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,919.80x = 272,879.70 × 128,775.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,919.80x = 35,140,274,383.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,140,274,383.29/181,919.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,163.55

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