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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,251.34, 250,247.81 and 113,364.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,251.34, 250,247.81 and 113,364.43 is: 156,518.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,251.34 : 250,247.81 = 113,364.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,251.34/250,247.81 = 113,364.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,251.34x = 250,247.81 × 113,364.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,251.34x = 28,369,199,997.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,369,199,997.19/181,251.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,518.57

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