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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,439.76, 252,867.80 and 181,077.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,439.76, 252,867.80 and 181,077.24 is: 248,257.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,439.76 : 252,867.80 = 181,077.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,439.76/252,867.80 = 181,077.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,439.76x = 252,867.80 × 181,077.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,439.76x = 45,788,603,308.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,788,603,308.87/184,439.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,257.77

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