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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,436.46, 252,863.35 and 181,073.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,436.46, 252,863.35 and 181,073.95 is: 248,253.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,436.46 : 252,863.35 = 181,073.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,436.46/252,863.35 = 181,073.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,436.46x = 252,863.35 × 181,073.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,436.46x = 45,786,964,509.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,786,964,509.89/184,436.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,253.33

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