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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,533.28, 250,446 and 133,899.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,533.28, 250,446 and 133,899.52 is: 184,729.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,533.28 : 250,446 = 133,899.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,533.28/250,446 = 133,899.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,533.28x = 250,446 × 133,899.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,533.28x = 33,534,599,185.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,534,599,185.92/181,533.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,729.76

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