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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,682.92, 250,507.92 and 124,349.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,682.92, 250,507.92 and 124,349.86 is: 171,455.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,682.92 : 250,507.92 = 124,349.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,682.92/250,507.92 = 124,349.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,682.92x = 250,507.92 × 124,349.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,682.92x = 31,150,624,780.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,150,624,780.89/181,682.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,455.99

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