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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,187.22, 248,598.94 and 115,692.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,187.22, 248,598.94 and 115,692.59 is: 159,617.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,187.22 : 248,598.94 = 115,692.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,187.22/248,598.94 = 115,692.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,187.22x = 248,598.94 × 115,692.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,187.22x = 28,761,055,463.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,761,055,463.66/180,187.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,617.62

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