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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,467.54, 248,474.56 and 158,942.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,467.54, 248,474.56 and 158,942.06 is: 218,837.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,467.54 : 248,474.56 = 158,942.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,467.54/248,474.56 = 158,942.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,467.54x = 248,474.56 × 158,942.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,467.54x = 39,493,056,784.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,493,056,784.27/180,467.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,837.46

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