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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,275.36, 250,059.22 and 168,446.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,275.36, 250,059.22 and 168,446.12 is: 232,362.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,275.36 : 250,059.22 = 168,446.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,275.36/250,059.22 = 168,446.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,275.36x = 250,059.22 × 168,446.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,275.36x = 42,121,505,379.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,121,505,379.23/181,275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,362.00

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