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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,999.73, 248,893.89 and 157,084.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,999.73, 248,893.89 and 157,084.89 is: 216,008.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,999.73 : 248,893.89 = 157,084.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,999.73/248,893.89 = 157,084.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,999.73x = 248,893.89 × 157,084.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,999.73x = 39,097,469,332.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,097,469,332.32/180,999.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,008.44

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