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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,149.63, 248,572.28 and 113,051.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,149.63, 248,572.28 and 113,051.39 is: 155,989.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,149.63 : 248,572.28 = 113,051.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,149.63/248,572.28 = 113,051.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,149.63x = 248,572.28 × 113,051.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,149.63x = 28,101,441,204.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,101,441,204.21/180,149.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,989.45

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