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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,247.08, 250,190.73 and 120,795.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,247.08, 250,190.73 and 120,795.67 is: 166,744.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,247.08 : 250,190.73 = 120,795.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,247.08/250,190.73 = 120,795.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,247.08x = 250,190.73 × 120,795.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,247.08x = 30,221,955,003.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,221,955,003.21/181,247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,744.51

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