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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,644.06, 250,792.38 and 113,688.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,644.06, 250,792.38 and 113,688.48 is: 156,967.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,644.06 : 250,792.38 = 113,688.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,644.06/250,792.38 = 113,688.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,644.06x = 250,792.38 × 113,688.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,644.06x = 28,512,204,477.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,512,204,477.78/181,644.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,967.45

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