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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,963.59, 272,539.14 and 139,531.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,963.59, 272,539.14 and 139,531.15 is: 208,985.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,963.59 : 272,539.14 = 139,531.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,963.59/272,539.14 = 139,531.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,963.59x = 272,539.14 × 139,531.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,963.59x = 38,027,699,624.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,027,699,624.21/181,963.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,985.21

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