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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,925, 249,513.04 and 112,948.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,925, 249,513.04 and 112,948.24 is: 155,766.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,925 : 249,513.04 = 112,948.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,925/249,513.04 = 112,948.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,925x = 249,513.04 × 112,948.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,925x = 28,182,058,725.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,182,058,725.05/180,925
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,766.53

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