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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,168.87, 248,636.07 and 104,717.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,168.87, 248,636.07 and 104,717.37 is: 144,511.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,168.87 : 248,636.07 = 104,717.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,168.87/248,636.07 = 104,717.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,168.87x = 248,636.07 × 104,717.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,168.87x = 26,036,515,337.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,036,515,337.54/180,168.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,511.73

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