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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,254.63, 250,222.29 and 113,309.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,254.63, 250,222.29 and 113,309.40 is: 156,423.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,254.63 : 250,222.29 = 113,309.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,254.63/250,222.29 = 113,309.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,254.63x = 250,222.29 × 113,309.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,254.63x = 28,352,537,546.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,352,537,546.53/181,254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,423.80

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