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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,463.38, 248,951.80 and 119,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,463.38, 248,951.80 and 119,233.60 is: 164,484.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,463.38 : 248,951.80 = 119,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,463.38/248,951.80 = 119,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,463.38x = 248,951.80 × 119,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,463.38x = 29,683,419,340.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,683,419,340.48/180,463.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,484.45

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