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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,595.21, 250,609.46 and 151,329.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,595.21, 250,609.46 and 151,329.83 is: 208,841.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,595.21 : 250,609.46 = 151,329.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,595.21/250,609.46 = 151,329.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,595.21x = 250,609.46 × 151,329.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,595.21x = 37,924,684,968.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,924,684,968.50/181,595.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,841.89

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