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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,109.38, 248,562.72 and 119,585.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,109.38, 248,562.72 and 119,585.28 is: 165,035.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,109.38 : 248,562.72 = 119,585.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,109.38/248,562.72 = 119,585.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,109.38x = 248,562.72 × 119,585.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,109.38x = 29,724,442,468.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,724,442,468.76/180,109.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,035.50

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