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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,595.02, 250,459.32 and 154,826.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,595.02, 250,459.32 and 154,826.14 is: 213,539.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,595.02 : 250,459.32 = 154,826.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,595.02/250,459.32 = 154,826.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,595.02x = 250,459.32 × 154,826.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,595.02x = 38,777,649,742.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,777,649,742.62/181,595.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,539.17

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