Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,188.58, 250,042 and 105,722.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 181,188.58, 250,042 and 105,722.50 is: 145,898.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,188.58 : 250,042 = 105,722.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,188.58/250,042 = 105,722.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,188.58x = 250,042 × 105,722.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,188.58x = 26,435,065,345 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,435,065,345/181,188.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,898.08
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