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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,026.21, 248,443.28 and 103,545.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,026.21, 248,443.28 and 103,545.18 is: 142,896.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,026.21 : 248,443.28 = 103,545.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,026.21/248,443.28 = 103,545.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,026.21x = 248,443.28 × 103,545.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,026.21x = 25,725,104,250.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,725,104,250.77/180,026.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,896.44

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