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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,216.48, 248,729.52 and 104,809.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,216.48, 248,729.52 and 104,809.44 is: 144,654.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,216.48 : 248,729.52 = 104,809.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,216.48/248,729.52 = 104,809.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,216.48x = 248,729.52 × 104,809.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,216.48x = 26,069,201,702.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,069,201,702.67/180,216.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,654.93

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