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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,439.40, 273,075.90 and 129,951.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,439.40, 273,075.90 and 129,951.40 is: 194,511.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,439.40 : 273,075.90 = 129,951.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,439.40/273,075.90 = 129,951.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,439.40x = 273,075.90 × 129,951.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,439.40x = 35,486,595,511.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,486,595,511.26/182,439.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,511.69

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