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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,171.99, 250,040.41 and 109,552.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,171.99, 250,040.41 and 109,552.52 is: 151,196.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,171.99 : 250,040.41 = 109,552.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,171.99/250,040.41 = 109,552.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,171.99x = 250,040.41 × 109,552.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,171.99x = 27,392,557,017.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,392,557,017.33/181,171.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,196.42

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