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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,344.89, 250,258.21 and 99,682.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,344.89, 250,258.21 and 99,682.05 is: 137,562.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,344.89 : 250,258.21 = 99,682.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,344.89/250,258.21 = 99,682.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,344.89x = 250,258.21 × 99,682.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,344.89x = 24,946,251,402.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,946,251,402.13/181,344.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,562.47

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