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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,569.20, 250,496.76 and 112,626.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,569.20, 250,496.76 and 112,626.76 is: 155,382.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,569.20 : 250,496.76 = 112,626.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,569.20/250,496.76 = 112,626.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,569.20x = 250,496.76 × 112,626.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,569.20x = 28,212,638,469.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,212,638,469.30/181,569.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,382.29

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