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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,335.96, 250,244.70 and 99,663.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,335.96, 250,244.70 and 99,663.33 is: 137,535.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,335.96 : 250,244.70 = 99,663.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,335.96/250,244.70 = 99,663.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,335.96x = 250,244.70 × 99,663.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,335.96x = 24,940,220,116.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,940,220,116.85/181,335.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,535.99

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