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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,306.20, 250,238.34 and 115,853.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,306.20, 250,238.34 and 115,853.16 is: 159,900.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,306.20 : 250,238.34 = 115,853.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,306.20/250,238.34 = 115,853.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,306.20x = 250,238.34 × 115,853.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,306.20x = 28,990,902,442.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,990,902,442.15/181,306.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,900.23

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