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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,454.77, 250,421.59 and 108,860.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,454.77, 250,421.59 and 108,860.39 is: 150,235.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,454.77 : 250,421.59 = 108,860.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,454.77/250,421.59 = 108,860.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,454.77x = 250,421.59 × 108,860.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,454.77x = 27,260,990,971.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,260,990,971.86/181,454.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,235.74

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