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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,676.62, 250,453.91 and 127,794.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,676.62, 250,453.91 and 127,794.41 is: 176,173.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,676.62 : 250,453.91 = 127,794.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,676.62/250,453.91 = 127,794.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,676.62x = 250,453.91 × 127,794.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,676.62x = 32,006,608,948.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,006,608,948.22/181,676.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,173.51

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