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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,247.72, 250,191.59 and 120,796.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,247.72, 250,191.59 and 120,796.29 is: 166,745.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,247.72 : 250,191.59 = 120,796.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,247.72/250,191.59 = 120,796.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,247.72x = 250,191.59 × 120,796.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,247.72x = 30,222,215,257.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,222,215,257.22/181,247.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,745.36

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