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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,041, 249,836.58 and 110,385

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,041, 249,836.58 and 110,385 is: 152,331.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,041 : 249,836.58 = 110,385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,041/249,836.58 = 110,385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,041x = 249,836.58 × 110,385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,041x = 27,578,210,883.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,578,210,883.30/181,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,331.30

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