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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,003.24, 248,898.71 and 157,088.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,003.24, 248,898.71 and 157,088.39 is: 216,013.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,003.24 : 248,898.71 = 157,088.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,003.24/248,898.71 = 157,088.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,003.24x = 248,898.71 × 157,088.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,003.24x = 39,099,098,641.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,099,098,641.94/181,003.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,013.26

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