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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,172.74, 250,041.44 and 109,553.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,172.74, 250,041.44 and 109,553.28 is: 151,197.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,172.74 : 250,041.44 = 109,553.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,172.74/250,041.44 = 109,553.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,172.74x = 250,041.44 × 109,553.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,172.74x = 27,392,859,887.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,392,859,887.92/181,172.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,197.47

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