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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,440.78, 250,278.90 and 116,888.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,440.78, 250,278.90 and 116,888.76 is: 161,236.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,440.78 : 250,278.90 = 116,888.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,440.78/250,278.90 = 116,888.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,440.78x = 250,278.90 × 116,888.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,440.78x = 29,254,790,275.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,254,790,275.16/181,440.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,236.03

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