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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,278.85, 250,171.87 and 124,038.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,278.85, 250,171.87 and 124,038.18 is: 171,177.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,278.85 : 250,171.87 = 124,038.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,278.85/250,171.87 = 124,038.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,278.85x = 250,171.87 × 124,038.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,278.85x = 31,030,863,442.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,030,863,442.00/181,278.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,177.52

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