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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,311.01, 250,007.41 and 123,959.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,311.01, 250,007.41 and 123,959.63 is: 170,926.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,311.01 : 250,007.41 = 123,959.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,311.01/250,007.41 = 123,959.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,311.01x = 250,007.41 × 123,959.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,311.01x = 30,990,826,820.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,990,826,820.83/181,311.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,926.34

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