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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,276.85, 250,169.11 and 124,036.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,276.85, 250,169.11 and 124,036.18 is: 171,174.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,276.85 : 250,169.11 = 124,036.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,276.85/250,169.11 = 124,036.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,276.85x = 250,169.11 × 124,036.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,276.85x = 31,030,019,822.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,030,019,822.89/181,276.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,174.75

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