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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,170.88, 248,638.82 and 104,719.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,170.88, 248,638.82 and 104,719.36 is: 144,514.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,170.88 : 248,638.82 = 104,719.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,170.88/248,638.82 = 104,719.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,170.88x = 248,638.82 × 104,719.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,170.88x = 26,037,298,101.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,037,298,101.56/180,170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,514.46

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