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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,295.33, 250,223.36 and 115,842.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,295.33, 250,223.36 and 115,842.29 is: 159,885.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,295.33 : 250,223.36 = 115,842.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,295.33/250,223.36 = 115,842.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,295.33x = 250,223.36 × 115,842.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,295.33x = 28,986,445,203.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,986,445,203.57/181,295.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,885.23

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