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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,299.43, 250,178.55 and 104,823.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,299.43, 250,178.55 and 104,823.44 is: 144,647.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,299.43 : 250,178.55 = 104,823.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,299.43/250,178.55 = 104,823.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,299.43x = 250,178.55 × 104,823.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,299.43x = 26,224,574,450.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,224,574,450.20/181,299.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,647.86

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