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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,285.20, 250,209.36 and 115,832.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,285.20, 250,209.36 and 115,832.16 is: 159,871.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,285.20 : 250,209.36 = 115,832.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,285.20/250,209.36 = 115,832.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,285.20x = 250,209.36 × 115,832.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,285.20x = 28,982,290,621.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,982,290,621.02/181,285.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,871.24

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