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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,277.11, 248,859.02 and 112,327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,277.11, 248,859.02 and 112,327.66 is: 155,059.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,277.11 : 248,859.02 = 112,327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,277.11/248,859.02 = 112,327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,277.11x = 248,859.02 × 112,327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,277.11x = 27,953,751,249.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,953,751,249.02/180,277.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,059.90

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