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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,218.06, 250,072.83 and 108,661

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,218.06, 250,072.83 and 108,661 is: 149,947.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,218.06 : 250,072.83 = 108,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,218.06/250,072.83 = 108,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,218.06x = 250,072.83 × 108,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,218.06x = 27,173,163,237.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,173,163,237.33/181,218.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,947.32

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