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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,264.36, 250,044.06 and 168,435.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,264.36, 250,044.06 and 168,435.08 is: 232,346.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,264.36 : 250,044.06 = 168,435.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,264.36/250,044.06 = 168,435.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,264.36x = 250,044.06 × 168,435.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,264.36x = 42,116,191,249.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,116,191,249.62/181,264.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,346.78

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