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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,453.11, 250,419.30 and 108,858.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,453.11, 250,419.30 and 108,858.72 is: 150,233.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,453.11 : 250,419.30 = 108,858.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,453.11/250,419.30 = 108,858.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,453.11x = 250,419.30 × 108,858.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,453.11x = 27,260,325,328.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,260,325,328.87/181,453.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,233.44

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