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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,298.93, 250,177.86 and 104,822.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,298.93, 250,177.86 and 104,822.94 is: 144,647.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,298.93 : 250,177.86 = 104,822.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,298.93/250,177.86 = 104,822.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,298.93x = 250,177.86 × 104,822.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,298.93x = 26,224,377,033.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,224,377,033.10/181,298.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,647.17

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