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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,946.70, 272,920.05 and 139,907.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,946.70, 272,920.05 and 139,907.70 is: 209,861.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,946.70 : 272,920.05 = 139,907.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,946.70/272,920.05 = 139,907.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,946.70x = 272,920.05 × 139,907.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,946.70x = 38,183,616,479.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,183,616,479.39/181,946.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,861.55

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