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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,176.32, 378,250.14 and 181,542.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,176.32, 378,250.14 and 181,542.24 is: 273,387.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,176.32 : 378,250.14 = 181,542.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,176.32/378,250.14 = 181,542.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,176.32x = 378,250.14 × 181,542.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,176.32x = 68,668,377,695.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,668,377,695.91/251,176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,387.15

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