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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,150.38, 248,573.31 and 113,052.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,150.38, 248,573.31 and 113,052.14 is: 155,990.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,150.38 : 248,573.31 = 113,052.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,150.38/248,573.31 = 113,052.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,150.38x = 248,573.31 × 113,052.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,150.38x = 28,101,744,642.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,101,744,642.38/180,150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,990.48

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