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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,871.87, 250,995.80 and 110,254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,871.87, 250,995.80 and 110,254.91 is: 152,159.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,871.87 : 250,995.80 = 110,254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,871.87/250,995.80 = 110,254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,871.87x = 250,995.80 × 110,254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,871.87x = 27,673,519,339.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,673,519,339.38/181,871.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,159.43

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