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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,386.16, 248,915.95 and 122,124.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,386.16, 248,915.95 and 122,124.38 is: 168,520.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,386.16 : 248,915.95 = 122,124.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,386.16/248,915.95 = 122,124.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,386.16x = 248,915.95 × 122,124.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,386.16x = 30,398,706,382.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,398,706,382.84/180,386.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,520.17

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