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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,720.62, 250,761.96 and 113,734.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,720.62, 250,761.96 and 113,734.74 is: 156,946.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,720.62 : 250,761.96 = 113,734.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,720.62/250,761.96 = 113,734.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,720.62x = 250,761.96 × 113,734.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,720.62x = 28,520,346,322.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,520,346,322.49/181,720.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,946.12

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