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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,036.45, 248,520.29 and 161,140.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,036.45, 248,520.29 and 161,140.77 is: 222,436.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,036.45 : 248,520.29 = 161,140.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,036.45/248,520.29 = 161,140.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,036.45x = 248,520.29 × 161,140.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,036.45x = 40,046,750,085.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,046,750,085.52/180,036.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,436.90

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