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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,153.49, 248,636.51 and 103,671.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,153.49, 248,636.51 and 103,671.01 is: 143,080.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,153.49 : 248,636.51 = 103,671.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,153.49/248,636.51 = 103,671.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,153.49x = 248,636.51 × 103,671.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,153.49x = 25,776,397,596.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,776,397,596.22/180,153.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,080.21

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