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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,284.51, 248,788.86 and 112,267.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,284.51, 248,788.86 and 112,267.19 is: 154,926.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,284.51 : 248,788.86 = 112,267.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,284.51/248,788.86 = 112,267.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,284.51x = 248,788.86 × 112,267.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,284.51x = 27,930,826,215.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,930,826,215.50/180,284.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,926.38

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