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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,510.08, 250,266.96 and 117,824.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,510.08, 250,266.96 and 117,824.64 is: 162,457.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,510.08 : 250,266.96 = 117,824.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,510.08/250,266.96 = 117,824.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,510.08x = 250,266.96 × 117,824.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,510.08x = 29,487,614,465.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,487,614,465.89/181,510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,457.17

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