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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,922.27, 272,550.89 and 131,878.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,922.27, 272,550.89 and 131,878.23 is: 197,576.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,922.27 : 272,550.89 = 131,878.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,922.27/272,550.89 = 131,878.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,922.27x = 272,550.89 × 131,878.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,922.27x = 35,943,528,298.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,943,528,298.73/181,922.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,576.30

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