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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,158.20, 248,688.42 and 161,262.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,158.20, 248,688.42 and 161,262.52 is: 222,605.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,158.20 : 248,688.42 = 161,262.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,158.20/248,688.42 = 161,262.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,158.20x = 248,688.42 × 161,262.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,158.20x = 40,104,121,304.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,104,121,304.02/180,158.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,605.03

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