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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,224.94, 250,075.77 and 104,748.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,224.94, 250,075.77 and 104,748.99 is: 144,545.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,224.94 : 250,075.77 = 104,748.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,224.94/250,075.77 = 104,748.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,224.94x = 250,075.77 × 104,748.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,224.94x = 26,195,184,330.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,195,184,330.97/181,224.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,545.14

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