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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,694.92, 250,524.42 and 124,361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,694.92, 250,524.42 and 124,361.92 is: 171,472.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,694.92 : 250,524.42 = 124,361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,694.92/250,524.42 = 124,361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,694.92x = 250,524.42 × 124,361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,694.92x = 31,155,697,878.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,155,697,878.09/181,694.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,472.59

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