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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,450.13, 248,450.61 and 158,924.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,450.13, 248,450.61 and 158,924.65 is: 218,813.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,450.13 : 248,450.61 = 158,924.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,450.13/248,450.61 = 158,924.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,450.13x = 248,450.61 × 158,924.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,450.13x = 39,484,926,236.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,484,926,236.54/180,450.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,813.51

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