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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,196.23, 248,629.56 and 107,585.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,196.23, 248,629.56 and 107,585.02 is: 148,442.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,196.23 : 248,629.56 = 107,585.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,196.23/248,629.56 = 107,585.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,196.23x = 248,629.56 × 107,585.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,196.23x = 26,748,816,185.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,748,816,185.19/180,196.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,442.71

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