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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,558.78, 250,489.60 and 129,832.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,558.78, 250,489.60 and 129,832.18 is: 179,124.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,558.78 : 250,489.60 = 129,832.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,558.78/250,489.60 = 129,832.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,558.78x = 250,489.60 × 129,832.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,558.78x = 32,521,610,835.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,521,610,835.33/181,558.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,124.42

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