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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,172.87, 248,641.59 and 104,721.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,172.87, 248,641.59 and 104,721.37 is: 144,517.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,172.87 : 248,641.59 = 104,721.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,172.87/248,641.59 = 104,721.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,172.87x = 248,641.59 × 104,721.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,172.87x = 26,038,087,943.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,038,087,943.78/180,172.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,517.25

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