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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,925.70, 272,888.55 and 137,310.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,925.70, 272,888.55 and 137,310.90 is: 205,966.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,925.70 : 272,888.55 = 137,310.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,925.70/272,888.55 = 137,310.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,925.70x = 272,888.55 × 137,310.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,925.70x = 37,470,572,400.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,470,572,400.20/181,925.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,966.35

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