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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,465.59, 250,422.52 and 101,977.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,465.59, 250,422.52 and 101,977.59 is: 140,729.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,465.59 : 250,422.52 = 101,977.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,465.59/250,422.52 = 101,977.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,465.59x = 250,422.52 × 101,977.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,465.59x = 25,537,485,946.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,537,485,946.68/181,465.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,729.08

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