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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,995.82, 273,047.97 and 131,508.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,995.82, 273,047.97 and 131,508.94 is: 197,302.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,995.82 : 273,047.97 = 131,508.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,995.82/273,047.97 = 131,508.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,995.82x = 273,047.97 × 131,508.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,995.82x = 35,908,249,103.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,908,249,103.85/181,995.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,302.60

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