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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,237.40, 250,006.74 and 168,408.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,237.40, 250,006.74 and 168,408.08 is: 232,309.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,237.40 : 250,006.74 = 168,408.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,237.40/250,006.74 = 168,408.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,237.40x = 250,006.74 × 168,408.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,237.40x = 42,103,155,070.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,103,155,070.46/181,237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,309.42

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