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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,312.09, 250,241.51 and 104,877.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,312.09, 250,241.51 and 104,877.65 is: 144,748.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,312.09 : 250,241.51 = 104,877.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,312.09/250,241.51 = 104,877.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,312.09x = 250,241.51 × 104,877.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,312.09x = 26,244,742,389.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,244,742,389.05/181,312.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,748.99

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