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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,270.93, 250,160.97 and 124,030.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,270.93, 250,160.97 and 124,030.30 is: 171,166.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,270.93 : 250,160.97 = 124,030.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,270.93/250,160.97 = 124,030.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,270.93x = 250,160.97 × 124,030.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,270.93x = 31,027,540,157.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,027,540,157.39/181,270.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,166.66

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