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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,218.58, 248,708.70 and 119,684.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,218.58, 248,708.70 and 119,684.88 is: 165,169.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,218.58 : 248,708.70 = 119,684.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,218.58/248,708.70 = 119,684.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,218.58x = 248,708.70 × 119,684.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,218.58x = 29,766,670,914.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,766,670,914.46/180,218.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,169.82

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