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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,456.26, 248,859.27 and 134,617.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,456.26, 248,859.27 and 134,617.14 is: 185,644.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,456.26 : 248,859.27 = 134,617.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,456.26/248,859.27 = 134,617.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,456.26x = 248,859.27 × 134,617.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,456.26x = 33,500,723,189.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,500,723,189.89/180,456.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,644.57

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