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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,594.43, 248,650.10 and 159,070.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,594.43, 248,650.10 and 159,070.75 is: 219,015.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,594.43 : 248,650.10 = 159,070.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,594.43/248,650.10 = 159,070.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,594.43x = 248,650.10 × 159,070.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,594.43x = 39,552,957,099.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,552,957,099.22/180,594.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,015.38

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