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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,674.93, 250,451.58 and 127,792.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,674.93, 250,451.58 and 127,792.72 is: 176,171.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,674.93 : 250,451.58 = 127,792.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,674.93/250,451.58 = 127,792.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,674.93x = 250,451.58 × 127,792.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,674.93x = 32,005,888,709.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,005,888,709.95/181,674.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,171.19

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