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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,526.31, 250,246.62 and 121,074.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,526.31, 250,246.62 and 121,074.89 is: 166,910.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,526.31 : 250,246.62 = 121,074.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,526.31/250,246.62 = 121,074.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,526.31x = 250,246.62 × 121,074.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,526.31x = 30,298,580,738.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,298,580,738.14/181,526.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,910.13

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