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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,268.62, 248,803.98 and 115,818.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,268.62, 248,803.98 and 115,818.43 is: 159,850.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,268.62 : 248,803.98 = 115,818.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,268.62/248,803.98 = 115,818.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,268.62x = 248,803.98 × 115,818.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,268.62x = 28,816,085,797.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,816,085,797.09/180,268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,850.81

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