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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,386.46, 250,383.72 and 136,194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,386.46, 250,383.72 and 136,194.94 is: 188,001.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,386.46 : 250,383.72 = 136,194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,386.46/250,383.72 = 136,194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,386.46x = 250,383.72 × 136,194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,386.46x = 34,100,995,722.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,100,995,722.38/181,386.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,001.88

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