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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,049.74, 248,390.58 and 108,388.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,049.74, 248,390.58 and 108,388.24 is: 149,528.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,049.74 : 248,390.58 = 108,388.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,049.74/248,390.58 = 108,388.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,049.74x = 248,390.58 × 108,388.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,049.74x = 26,922,617,798.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,922,617,798.78/180,049.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,528.78

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