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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,167.88, 248,655.51 and 174,253.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,167.88, 248,655.51 and 174,253.26 is: 240,492.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,167.88 : 248,655.51 = 174,253.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,167.88/248,655.51 = 174,253.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,167.88x = 248,655.51 × 174,253.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,167.88x = 43,329,033,234.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,329,033,234.46/180,167.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,492.55

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