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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,168.88, 248,656.89 and 174,254.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,168.88, 248,656.89 and 174,254.26 is: 240,493.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,168.88 : 248,656.89 = 174,254.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,168.88/248,656.89 = 174,254.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,168.88x = 248,656.89 × 174,254.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,168.88x = 43,329,522,360.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,329,522,360.85/180,168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,493.93

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