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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,254.26, 250,112.86 and 108,637.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,254.26, 250,112.86 and 108,637.96 is: 149,909.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,254.26 : 250,112.86 = 108,637.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,254.26/250,112.86 = 108,637.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,254.26x = 250,112.86 × 108,637.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,254.26x = 27,171,750,880.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,171,750,880.17/181,254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,909.58

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