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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,006.74, 248,903.54 and 157,091.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,006.74, 248,903.54 and 157,091.89 is: 216,018.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,006.74 : 248,903.54 = 157,091.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,006.74/248,903.54 = 157,091.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,006.74x = 248,903.54 × 157,091.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,006.74x = 39,100,727,526.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,100,727,526.29/181,006.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,018.07

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