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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,375.32, 250,328.88 and 116,826.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,375.32, 250,328.88 and 116,826.24 is: 161,240.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,375.32 : 250,328.88 = 116,826.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,375.32/250,328.88 = 116,826.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,375.32x = 250,328.88 × 116,826.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,375.32x = 29,244,981,813.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,244,981,813.81/181,375.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,240.14

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