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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,665.72, 250,688.03 and 105,179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,665.72, 250,688.03 and 105,179.34 is: 145,141.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,665.72 : 250,688.03 = 105,179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,665.72/250,688.03 = 105,179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,665.72x = 250,688.03 × 105,179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,665.72x = 26,367,201,955.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,367,201,955.48/181,665.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,141.32

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