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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,292.73, 250,103.48 and 120,804.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,292.73, 250,103.48 and 120,804.36 is: 166,656.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,292.73 : 250,103.48 = 120,804.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,292.73/250,103.48 = 120,804.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,292.73x = 250,103.48 × 120,804.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,292.73x = 30,213,590,231.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,213,590,231.15/181,292.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,656.38

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