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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,185.84, 248,663.46 and 119,652.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,185.84, 248,663.46 and 119,652.10 is: 165,124.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,185.84 : 248,663.46 = 119,652.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,185.84/248,663.46 = 119,652.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,185.84x = 248,663.46 × 119,652.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,185.84x = 29,753,105,182.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,753,105,182.27/180,185.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,124.55

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