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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,703.52, 250,608.60 and 118,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,703.52, 250,608.60 and 118,062 is: 162,833.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,703.52 : 250,608.60 = 118,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,703.52/250,608.60 = 118,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,703.52x = 250,608.60 × 118,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,703.52x = 29,587,352,533.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,587,352,533.20/181,703.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,833.13

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