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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,004.80, 272,674.56 and 131,960.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,004.80, 272,674.56 and 131,960.96 is: 197,700.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,004.80 : 272,674.56 = 131,960.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,004.80/272,674.56 = 131,960.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,004.80x = 272,674.56 × 131,960.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,004.80x = 35,982,396,705.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,982,396,705.18/182,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,700.26

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