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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,001.62, 248,387.85 and 104,554.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,001.62, 248,387.85 and 104,554.98 is: 144,277.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,001.62 : 248,387.85 = 104,554.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,001.62/248,387.85 = 104,554.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,001.62x = 248,387.85 × 104,554.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,001.62x = 25,970,186,688.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,970,186,688.99/180,001.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,277.52

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