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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,119.72, 342,085.62 and 180,235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,119.72, 342,085.62 and 180,235.24 is: 248,492.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,119.72 : 342,085.62 = 180,235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,119.72/342,085.62 = 180,235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,119.72x = 342,085.62 × 180,235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,119.72x = 61,655,883,821.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,655,883,821.25/248,119.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,492.48

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