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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,437.21, 252,864.39 and 181,074.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,437.21, 252,864.39 and 181,074.69 is: 248,254.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,437.21 : 252,864.39 = 181,074.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,437.21/252,864.39 = 181,074.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,437.21x = 252,864.39 × 181,074.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,437.21x = 45,787,341,031.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,787,341,031.29/184,437.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,254.36

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