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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,236.40, 250,005.36 and 168,407.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,236.40, 250,005.36 and 168,407.08 is: 232,308.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,236.40 : 250,005.36 = 168,407.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,236.40/250,005.36 = 168,407.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,236.40x = 250,005.36 × 168,407.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,236.40x = 42,102,672,661.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,102,672,661.95/181,236.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,308.04

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