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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,297.18, 248,861.85 and 119,088.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,297.18, 248,861.85 and 119,088.15 is: 164,375.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,297.18 : 248,861.85 = 119,088.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,297.18/248,861.85 = 119,088.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,297.18x = 248,861.85 × 119,088.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,297.18x = 29,636,497,322.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,636,497,322.08/180,297.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,375.82

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