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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,351.78, 250,152.51 and 124,664.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,351.78, 250,152.51 and 124,664.74 is: 171,959.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,351.78 : 250,152.51 = 124,664.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,351.78/250,152.51 = 124,664.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,351.78x = 250,152.51 × 124,664.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,351.78x = 31,185,197,619.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,185,197,619.50/181,351.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,959.70

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