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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,254.25, 248,765.45 and 104,817.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,254.25, 248,765.45 and 104,817.33 is: 144,656.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,254.25 : 248,765.45 = 104,817.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,254.25/248,765.45 = 104,817.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,254.25x = 248,765.45 × 104,817.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,254.25x = 26,074,929,741.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,074,929,741.16/180,254.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,656.39

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