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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,050.44, 250,056.98 and 119,237.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,050.44, 250,056.98 and 119,237.26 is: 164,683.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,050.44 : 250,056.98 = 119,237.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,050.44/250,056.98 = 119,237.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,050.44x = 250,056.98 × 119,237.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,050.44x = 29,816,107,292.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,816,107,292.60/181,050.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,683.98

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