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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,184.96, 248,679.98 and 103,702.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,184.96, 248,679.98 and 103,702.51 is: 143,123.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,184.96 : 248,679.98 = 103,702.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,184.96/248,679.98 = 103,702.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,184.96x = 248,679.98 × 103,702.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,184.96x = 25,788,737,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,788,737,594.24/180,184.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,123.70

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