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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,188.40, 248,675.28 and 104,732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,188.40, 248,675.28 and 104,732 is: 144,539.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,188.40 : 248,675.28 = 104,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,188.40/248,675.28 = 104,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,188.40x = 248,675.28 × 104,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,188.40x = 26,044,259,424.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,044,259,424.96/180,188.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,539.05

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