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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,005.80, 272,676.06 and 131,961.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,005.80, 272,676.06 and 131,961.96 is: 197,701.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,005.80 : 272,676.06 = 131,961.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,005.80/272,676.06 = 131,961.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,005.80x = 272,676.06 × 131,961.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,005.80x = 35,982,867,322.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,982,867,322.68/182,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,701.76

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