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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,303.32, 248,592.38 and 115,658.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,303.32, 248,592.38 and 115,658.58 is: 159,463.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,303.32 : 248,592.38 = 115,658.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,303.32/248,592.38 = 115,658.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,303.32x = 248,592.38 × 115,658.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,303.32x = 28,751,841,669.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,751,841,669.62/180,303.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,463.74

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