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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,289.95, 250,215.92 and 115,836.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,289.95, 250,215.92 and 115,836.91 is: 159,877.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,289.95 : 250,215.92 = 115,836.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,289.95/250,215.92 = 115,836.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,289.95x = 250,215.92 × 115,836.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,289.95x = 28,984,239,005.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,984,239,005.61/181,289.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,877.80

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