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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,186.80, 248,598.35 and 115,692.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,186.80, 248,598.35 and 115,692.17 is: 159,617.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,186.80 : 248,598.35 = 115,692.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,186.80/248,598.35 = 115,692.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,186.80x = 248,598.35 × 115,692.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,186.80x = 28,760,883,231.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,760,883,231.45/180,186.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,617.04

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