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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,236.12, 250,005.03 and 168,406.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,236.12, 250,005.03 and 168,406.80 is: 232,307.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,236.12 : 250,005.03 = 168,406.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,236.12/250,005.03 = 168,406.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,236.12x = 250,005.03 × 168,406.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,236.12x = 42,102,547,086.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,102,547,086.20/181,236.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,307.70

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