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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,278.88, 250,232.24 and 155,682.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,278.88, 250,232.24 and 155,682.48 is: 214,899.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,278.88 : 250,232.24 = 155,682.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,278.88/250,232.24 = 155,682.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,278.88x = 250,232.24 × 155,682.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,278.88x = 38,956,775,699.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,956,775,699.16/181,278.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,899.69

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