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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,288.72, 248,850.36 and 126,586.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,288.72, 248,850.36 and 126,586.80 is: 174,726.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,288.72 : 248,850.36 = 126,586.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,288.72/248,850.36 = 126,586.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,288.72x = 248,850.36 × 126,586.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,288.72x = 31,501,170,751.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,501,170,751.25/180,288.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,726.24

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