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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,539.52, 253,003.66 and 181,176.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,539.52, 253,003.66 and 181,176.51 is: 248,392.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,539.52 : 253,003.66 = 181,176.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,539.52/253,003.66 = 181,176.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,539.52x = 253,003.66 × 181,176.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,539.52x = 45,838,320,136.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,838,320,136.03/184,539.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,392.97

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