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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,374.52, 248,808.40 and 119,121.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,374.52, 248,808.40 and 119,121.27 is: 164,315.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,374.52 : 248,808.40 = 119,121.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,374.52/248,808.40 = 119,121.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,374.52x = 248,808.40 × 119,121.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,374.52x = 29,638,372,594.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,638,372,594.67/180,374.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,315.74

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