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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,545.52, 253,011.90 and 181,182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,545.52, 253,011.90 and 181,182.52 is: 248,401.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,545.52 : 253,011.90 = 181,182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,545.52/253,011.90 = 181,182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,545.52x = 253,011.90 × 181,182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,545.52x = 45,841,333,631.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,841,333,631.99/184,545.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,401.23

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