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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,595.43, 248,651.47 and 159,071.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,595.43, 248,651.47 and 159,071.75 is: 219,016.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,595.43 : 248,651.47 = 159,071.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,595.43/248,651.47 = 159,071.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,595.43x = 248,651.47 × 159,071.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,595.43x = 39,553,424,472.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,553,424,472.97/180,595.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,016.75

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