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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,114.29, 250,107.93 and 116,696.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,114.29, 250,107.93 and 116,696.61 is: 161,150.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,114.29 : 250,107.93 = 116,696.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,114.29/250,107.93 = 116,696.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,114.29x = 250,107.93 × 116,696.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,114.29x = 29,186,747,565.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,186,747,565.12/181,114.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,150.99

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