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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,530.15, 248,905.46 and 115,885.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,530.15, 248,905.46 and 115,885.32 is: 159,776.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,530.15 : 248,905.46 = 115,885.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,530.15/248,905.46 = 115,885.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,530.15x = 248,905.46 × 115,885.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,530.15x = 28,844,488,302.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,844,488,302.42/180,530.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,776.58

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