Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,036, 248,449.68 and 100,548
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 180,036, 248,449.68 and 100,548 is: 138,756.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,036 : 248,449.68 = 100,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,036/248,449.68 = 100,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,036x = 248,449.68 × 100,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,036x = 24,981,118,424.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,981,118,424.64/180,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,756.24
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