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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,316.45, 250,145.05 and 104,821.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,316.45, 250,145.05 and 104,821.47 is: 144,612.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,316.45 : 250,145.05 = 104,821.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,316.45/250,145.05 = 104,821.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,316.45x = 250,145.05 × 104,821.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,316.45x = 26,220,571,854.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,220,571,854.22/181,316.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,612.21

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