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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,011.97, 248,446.85 and 104,604.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,011.97, 248,446.85 and 104,604.21 is: 144,371.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,011.97 : 248,446.85 = 104,604.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,011.97/248,446.85 = 104,604.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,011.97x = 248,446.85 × 104,604.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,011.97x = 25,988,585,948.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,988,585,948.22/180,011.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,371.43

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