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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,151.38, 248,574.69 and 113,053.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,151.38, 248,574.69 and 113,053.14 is: 155,991.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,151.38 : 248,574.69 = 113,053.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,151.38/248,574.69 = 113,053.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,151.38x = 248,574.69 × 113,053.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,151.38x = 28,102,149,229.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,102,149,229.03/180,151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,991.86

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