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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,261.80, 254,419.85 and 181,319.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,261.80, 254,419.85 and 181,319.13 is: 250,356.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,261.80 : 254,419.85 = 181,319.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,261.80/254,419.85 = 181,319.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,261.80x = 254,419.85 × 181,319.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,261.80x = 46,131,184,950.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,131,184,950.13/184,261.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,356.75

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