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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,870.87, 250,994.42 and 110,253.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,870.87, 250,994.42 and 110,253.91 is: 152,158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,870.87 : 250,994.42 = 110,253.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,870.87/250,994.42 = 110,253.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,870.87x = 250,994.42 × 110,253.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,870.87x = 27,673,116,193.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,673,116,193.18/181,870.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,158.05

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