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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,469.54, 248,477.31 and 158,944.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,469.54, 248,477.31 and 158,944.06 is: 218,840.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,469.54 : 248,477.31 = 158,944.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,469.54/248,477.31 = 158,944.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,469.54x = 248,477.31 × 158,944.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,469.54x = 39,493,992,469.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,493,992,469.28/180,469.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,840.21

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