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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,049, 248,467.62 and 100,561

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,049, 248,467.62 and 100,561 is: 138,774.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,049 : 248,467.62 = 100,561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,049/248,467.62 = 100,561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,049x = 248,467.62 × 100,561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,049x = 24,986,152,334.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,986,152,334.82/180,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,774.18

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