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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,421.24, 250,274.22 and 156,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,421.24, 250,274.22 and 156,227 is: 215,518.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,421.24 : 250,274.22 = 156,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,421.24/250,274.22 = 156,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,421.24x = 250,274.22 × 156,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,421.24x = 39,099,590,567.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,099,590,567.94/181,421.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,518.26

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