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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,264.72, 250,177.38 and 135,553.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,264.72, 250,177.38 and 135,553.72 is: 187,088.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,264.72 : 250,177.38 = 135,553.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,264.72/250,177.38 = 135,553.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,264.72x = 250,177.38 × 135,553.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,264.72x = 33,912,474,518.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,912,474,518.85/181,264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,088.11

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