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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,113.12, 250,175.52 and 150,996.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,113.12, 250,175.52 and 150,996.96 is: 208,575.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,113.12 : 250,175.52 = 150,996.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,113.12/250,175.52 = 150,996.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,113.12x = 250,175.52 × 150,996.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,113.12x = 37,775,742,986.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,775,742,986.42/181,113.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,575.41

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