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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,331.62, 250,133.41 and 113,230.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,331.62, 250,133.41 and 113,230.38 is: 156,192.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,331.62 : 250,133.41 = 113,230.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,331.62/250,133.41 = 113,230.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,331.62x = 250,133.41 × 113,230.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,331.62x = 28,322,700,097.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,322,700,097.40/181,331.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,192.84

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