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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,452.52, 248,854.11 and 134,613.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,452.52, 248,854.11 and 134,613.36 is: 185,639.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,452.52 : 248,854.11 = 134,613.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,452.52/248,854.11 = 134,613.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,452.52x = 248,854.11 × 134,613.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,452.52x = 33,499,087,896.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,499,087,896.91/180,452.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,639.35

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