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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,039, 248,453.85 and 104,592.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,039, 248,453.85 and 104,592.36 is: 144,337.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,039 : 248,453.85 = 104,592.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,039/248,453.85 = 104,592.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,039x = 248,453.85 × 104,592.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,039x = 25,986,374,522.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,986,374,522.59/180,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,337.47

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