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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,404.74, 250,251.44 and 156,210.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,404.74, 250,251.44 and 156,210.50 is: 215,495.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,404.74 : 250,251.44 = 156,210.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,404.74/250,251.44 = 156,210.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,404.74x = 250,251.44 × 156,210.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,404.74x = 39,091,902,568.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,091,902,568.12/181,404.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,495.49

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