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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,284.39, 250,179.48 and 124,043.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,284.39, 250,179.48 and 124,043.70 is: 171,185.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,284.39 : 250,179.48 = 124,043.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,284.39/250,179.48 = 124,043.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,284.39x = 250,179.48 × 124,043.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,284.39x = 31,033,188,363.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,033,188,363.28/181,284.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,185.11

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