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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,054.98, 273,097.05 and 139,421.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,054.98, 273,097.05 and 139,421.85 is: 209,143.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,054.98 : 273,097.05 = 139,421.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,054.98/273,097.05 = 139,421.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,054.98x = 273,097.05 × 139,421.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,054.98x = 38,075,695,940.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,075,695,940.54/182,054.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,143.94

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