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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,992.61, 249,792.66 and 118,955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,992.61, 249,792.66 and 118,955.52 is: 164,173.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,992.61 : 249,792.66 = 118,955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,992.61/249,792.66 = 118,955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,992.61x = 249,792.66 × 118,955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,992.61x = 29,714,215,762.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,714,215,762.48/180,992.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,173.64

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