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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,806.58, 251,016.24 and 113,850.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,806.58, 251,016.24 and 113,850.82 is: 157,191.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,806.58 : 251,016.24 = 113,850.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,806.58/251,016.24 = 113,850.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,806.58x = 251,016.24 × 113,850.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,806.58x = 28,578,404,757.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,578,404,757.32/181,806.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,191.26

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