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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,033.75, 248,446.58 and 104,587.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,033.75, 248,446.58 and 104,587.11 is: 144,330.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,033.75 : 248,446.58 = 104,587.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,033.75/248,446.58 = 104,587.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,033.75x = 248,446.58 × 104,587.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,033.75x = 25,984,309,268.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,984,309,268.65/180,033.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,330.21

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