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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,425.28, 250,279.68 and 117,783.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,425.28, 250,279.68 and 117,783.04 is: 162,483.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,425.28 : 250,279.68 = 117,783.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,425.28/250,279.68 = 117,783.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,425.28x = 250,279.68 × 117,783.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,425.28x = 29,478,701,560.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,478,701,560.63/181,425.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,483.98

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