Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,042, 249,837.96 and 110,386
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 181,042, 249,837.96 and 110,386 is: 152,332.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,042 : 249,837.96 = 110,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,042/249,837.96 = 110,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,042x = 249,837.96 × 110,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,042x = 27,578,613,052.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,578,613,052.56/181,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,332.68
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