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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,114.12, 250,176.90 and 150,997.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,114.12, 250,176.90 and 150,997.96 is: 208,576.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,114.12 : 250,176.90 = 150,997.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,114.12/250,176.90 = 150,997.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,114.12x = 250,176.90 × 150,997.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,114.12x = 37,776,201,539.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,776,201,539.12/181,114.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,576.79

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