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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,479.21, 248,952.35 and 115,926.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,479.21, 248,952.35 and 115,926.72 is: 159,908.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,479.21 : 248,952.35 = 115,926.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,479.21/248,952.35 = 115,926.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,479.21x = 248,952.35 × 115,926.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,479.21x = 28,860,227,547.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,860,227,547.40/180,479.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,908.88

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