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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,230.38, 250,117.58 and 109,649.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,230.38, 250,117.58 and 109,649.87 is: 151,328.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,230.38 : 250,117.58 = 109,649.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,230.38/250,117.58 = 109,649.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,230.38x = 250,117.58 × 109,649.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,230.38x = 27,425,359,583.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,425,359,583.47/181,230.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,328.71

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