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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,104.14, 248,433.59 and 115,551.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,104.14, 248,433.59 and 115,551.43 is: 159,390.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,104.14 : 248,433.59 = 115,551.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,104.14/248,433.59 = 115,551.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,104.14x = 248,433.59 × 115,551.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,104.14x = 28,706,856,252.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,706,856,252.33/180,104.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,390.32

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