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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,285.39, 250,180.86 and 124,044.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,285.39, 250,180.86 and 124,044.70 is: 171,186.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,285.39 : 250,180.86 = 124,044.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,285.39/250,180.86 = 124,044.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,285.39x = 250,180.86 × 124,044.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,285.39x = 31,033,609,724.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,033,609,724.44/181,285.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,186.49

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