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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,404.71, 250,251.41 and 156,210.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,404.71, 250,251.41 and 156,210.47 is: 215,495.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,404.71 : 250,251.41 = 156,210.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,404.71/250,251.41 = 156,210.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,404.71x = 250,251.41 × 156,210.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,404.71x = 39,091,889,280.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,091,889,280.40/181,404.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,495.45

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