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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,030.44, 248,454.50 and 104,602.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,030.44, 248,454.50 and 104,602.60 is: 144,358.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,030.44 : 248,454.50 = 104,602.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,030.44/248,454.50 = 104,602.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,030.44x = 248,454.50 × 104,602.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,030.44x = 25,988,986,681.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,988,986,681.70/180,030.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,358.85

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