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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,993.80, 272,990.70 and 128,849.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,993.80, 272,990.70 and 128,849.70 is: 193,274.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,993.80 : 272,990.70 = 128,849.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,993.80/272,990.70 = 128,849.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,993.80x = 272,990.70 × 128,849.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,993.80x = 35,174,769,797.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,174,769,797.79/181,993.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,274.55

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