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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,405.24, 250,252.14 and 156,211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,405.24, 250,252.14 and 156,211 is: 215,496.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,405.24 : 250,252.14 = 156,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,405.24/250,252.14 = 156,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,405.24x = 250,252.14 × 156,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,405.24x = 39,092,137,041.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,092,137,041.54/181,405.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,496.18

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