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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,416.24, 250,267.32 and 156,222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,416.24, 250,267.32 and 156,222 is: 215,511.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,416.24 : 250,267.32 = 156,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,416.24/250,267.32 = 156,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,416.24x = 250,267.32 × 156,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,416.24x = 39,097,261,265.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,097,261,265.04/181,416.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,511.36

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