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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,058.76, 250,010.28 and 117,505.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,058.76, 250,010.28 and 117,505.08 is: 162,253.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,058.76 : 250,010.28 = 117,505.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,058.76/250,010.28 = 117,505.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,058.76x = 250,010.28 × 117,505.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,058.76x = 29,377,477,952.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,377,477,952.22/181,058.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,253.83

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