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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,631.98, 249,035.82 and 155,409.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,631.98, 249,035.82 and 155,409.29 is: 214,261.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,631.98 : 249,035.82 = 155,409.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,631.98/249,035.82 = 155,409.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,631.98x = 249,035.82 × 155,409.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,631.98x = 38,702,478,725.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,702,478,725.59/180,631.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,261.50

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