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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,336.96, 250,246.08 and 99,664.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,336.96, 250,246.08 and 99,664.33 is: 137,537.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,336.96 : 250,246.08 = 99,664.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,336.96/250,246.08 = 99,664.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,336.96x = 250,246.08 × 99,664.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,336.96x = 24,940,607,898.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,940,607,898.33/181,336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,537.37

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