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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,158.74, 248,643.76 and 103,676.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,158.74, 248,643.76 and 103,676.26 is: 143,087.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,158.74 : 248,643.76 = 103,676.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,158.74/248,643.76 = 103,676.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,158.74x = 248,643.76 × 103,676.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,158.74x = 25,778,455,109.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,778,455,109.14/180,158.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,087.45

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