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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,417.27, 250,358.82 and 99,748.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,417.27, 250,358.82 and 99,748.97 is: 137,655.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,417.27 : 250,358.82 = 99,748.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,417.27/250,358.82 = 99,748.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,417.27x = 250,358.82 × 99,748.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,417.27x = 24,973,034,677.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,973,034,677.25/181,417.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,655.22

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