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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,263.70, 248,498.66 and 141,900.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,263.70, 248,498.66 and 141,900.34 is: 195,613.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,263.70 : 248,498.66 = 141,900.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,263.70/248,498.66 = 141,900.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,263.70x = 248,498.66 × 141,900.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,263.70x = 35,262,044,343.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,262,044,343.54/180,263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,613.67

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