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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,042 : 249,837.96 = 110,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,042/249,837.96 = 110,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,042x = 249,837.96 × 110,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,042x = 27,578,613,052.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,578,613,052.56/181,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,332.68

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