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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,222.75, 248,590.22 and 115,589.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,222.75, 248,590.22 and 115,589.61 is: 159,438.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,222.75 : 248,590.22 = 115,589.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,222.75/248,590.22 = 115,589.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,222.75x = 248,590.22 × 115,589.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,222.75x = 28,734,446,868.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,734,446,868.59/180,222.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,438.51

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