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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,285.11, 250,180.50 and 124,044.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,285.11, 250,180.50 and 124,044.44 is: 171,186.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,285.11 : 250,180.50 = 124,044.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,285.11/250,180.50 = 124,044.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,285.11x = 250,180.50 × 124,044.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,285.11x = 31,033,498,770.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,033,498,770.52/181,285.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,186.14

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