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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,758.42, 251,036.56 and 121,223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,758.42, 251,036.56 and 121,223.88 is: 167,428.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,758.42 : 251,036.56 = 121,223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,758.42/251,036.56 = 121,223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,758.42x = 251,036.56 × 121,223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,758.42x = 30,431,625,825.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,431,625,825.05/181,758.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,428.97

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