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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,526.33, 250,243.73 and 120,169.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,526.33, 250,243.73 and 120,169.71 is: 165,660.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,526.33 : 250,243.73 = 120,169.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,526.33/250,243.73 = 120,169.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,526.33x = 250,243.73 × 120,169.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,526.33x = 30,071,716,313.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,071,716,313.21/181,526.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,660.35

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