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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,027.35, 248,442.66 and 107,472.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,027.35, 248,442.66 and 107,472.38 is: 148,314.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,027.35 : 248,442.66 = 107,472.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,027.35/248,442.66 = 107,472.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,027.35x = 248,442.66 × 107,472.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,027.35x = 26,700,723,963.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,700,723,963.73/180,027.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,314.82

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