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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,869.39, 250,892.84 and 141,305.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,869.39, 250,892.84 and 141,305.55 is: 194,934.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,869.39 : 250,892.84 = 141,305.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,869.39/250,892.84 = 141,305.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,869.39x = 250,892.84 × 141,305.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,869.39x = 35,452,551,511.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,452,551,511.48/181,869.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,934.13

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