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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,881.87, 251,009.60 and 110,264.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,881.87, 251,009.60 and 110,264.91 is: 152,173.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,881.87 : 251,009.60 = 110,264.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,881.87/251,009.60 = 110,264.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,881.87x = 251,009.60 × 110,264.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,881.87x = 27,677,550,401.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,677,550,401.81/181,881.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,173.22

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