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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,994.94, 250,984.23 and 124,717.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,994.94, 250,984.23 and 124,717.41 is: 171,994.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,994.94 : 250,984.23 = 124,717.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,994.94/250,984.23 = 124,717.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,994.94x = 250,984.23 × 124,717.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,994.94x = 31,302,103,116.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,302,103,116.44/181,994.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,994.36

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