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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,871.37, 250,995.11 and 110,254.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,871.37, 250,995.11 and 110,254.41 is: 152,158.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,871.37 : 250,995.11 = 110,254.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,871.37/250,995.11 = 110,254.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,871.37x = 250,995.11 × 110,254.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,871.37x = 27,673,317,214.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,673,317,214.66/181,871.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,158.73

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