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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,148.38, 248,570.55 and 113,050.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,148.38, 248,570.55 and 113,050.14 is: 155,987.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,148.38 : 248,570.55 = 113,050.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,148.38/248,570.55 = 113,050.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,148.38x = 248,570.55 × 113,050.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,148.38x = 28,100,935,477.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,100,935,477.38/180,148.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,987.72

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