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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,967.89, 251,112.33 and 99,182.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,967.89, 251,112.33 and 99,182.59 is: 136,870.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,967.89 : 251,112.33 = 99,182.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,967.89/251,112.33 = 99,182.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,967.89x = 251,112.33 × 99,182.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,967.89x = 24,905,971,069.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,905,971,069.86/181,967.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,870.14

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