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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,069.02, 250,127.19 and 172,211.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,069.02, 250,127.19 and 172,211.67 is: 237,891.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,069.02 : 250,127.19 = 172,211.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,069.02/250,127.19 = 172,211.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,069.02x = 250,127.19 × 172,211.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,069.02x = 43,074,821,102.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,074,821,102.31/181,069.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,891.72

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