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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,501.84, 250,405.92 and 109,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,501.84, 250,405.92 and 109,855.60 is: 151,560.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,501.84 : 250,405.92 = 109,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,501.84/250,405.92 = 109,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,501.84x = 250,405.92 × 109,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,501.84x = 27,508,492,585.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,508,492,585.15/181,501.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,560.41

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