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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,251.63, 250,218.15 and 113,306.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,251.63, 250,218.15 and 113,306.40 is: 156,419.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,251.63 : 250,218.15 = 113,306.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,251.63/250,218.15 = 113,306.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,251.63x = 250,218.15 × 113,306.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,251.63x = 28,351,317,791.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,351,317,791.16/181,251.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,419.66

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