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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,869.87, 250,993.04 and 110,252.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,869.87, 250,993.04 and 110,252.91 is: 152,156.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,869.87 : 250,993.04 = 110,252.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,869.87/250,993.04 = 110,252.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,869.87x = 250,993.04 × 110,252.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,869.87x = 27,672,712,498.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,672,712,498.48/181,869.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,156.66

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