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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,660.08, 250,548.92 and 118,018.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,660.08, 250,548.92 and 118,018.40 is: 162,773.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,660.08 : 250,548.92 = 118,018.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,660.08/250,548.92 = 118,018.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,660.08x = 250,548.92 × 118,018.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,660.08x = 29,569,382,660.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,569,382,660.13/181,660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,773.15

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