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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,398.28, 248,814.90 and 160,004.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,398.28, 248,814.90 and 160,004.04 is: 220,686.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,398.28 : 248,814.90 = 160,004.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,398.28/248,814.90 = 160,004.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,398.28x = 248,814.90 × 160,004.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,398.28x = 39,811,389,212.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,811,389,212.20/180,398.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,686.08

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