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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,399.19, 250,228.71 and 108,782.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,399.19, 250,228.71 and 108,782.73 is: 150,058.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,399.19 : 250,228.71 = 108,782.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,399.19/250,228.71 = 108,782.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,399.19x = 250,228.71 × 108,782.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,399.19x = 27,220,562,198.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,220,562,198.18/181,399.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,058.90

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