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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,592.96, 250,606.35 and 151,327.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,592.96, 250,606.35 and 151,327.58 is: 208,838.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,592.96 : 250,606.35 = 151,327.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,592.96/250,606.35 = 151,327.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,592.96x = 250,606.35 × 151,327.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,592.96x = 37,923,651,225.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,923,651,225.10/181,592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,838.78

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