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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,423.24, 250,276.98 and 156,229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,423.24, 250,276.98 and 156,229 is: 215,521.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,423.24 : 250,276.98 = 156,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,423.24/250,276.98 = 156,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,423.24x = 250,276.98 × 156,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,423.24x = 39,100,522,308.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,100,522,308.42/181,423.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,521.02

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