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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,322.70, 250,121.08 and 113,221.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,322.70, 250,121.08 and 113,221.44 is: 156,180.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,322.70 : 250,121.08 = 113,221.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,322.70/250,121.08 = 113,221.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,322.70x = 250,121.08 × 113,221.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,322.70x = 28,319,068,851.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,319,068,851.96/181,322.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,180.49

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