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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,985.80, 272,978.70 and 128,841.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,985.80, 272,978.70 and 128,841.70 is: 193,262.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,985.80 : 272,978.70 = 128,841.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,985.80/272,978.70 = 128,841.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,985.80x = 272,978.70 × 128,841.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,985.80x = 35,171,039,771.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,171,039,771.79/181,985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,262.55

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