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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,916.65, 250,975.96 and 110,270.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,916.65, 250,975.96 and 110,270.53 is: 152,131.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,916.65 : 250,975.96 = 110,270.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,916.65/250,975.96 = 110,270.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,916.65x = 250,975.96 × 110,270.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,916.65x = 27,675,252,126.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,675,252,126.46/181,916.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,131.50

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