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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,259.52, 248,779.77 and 104,808.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,259.52, 248,779.77 and 104,808.02 is: 144,647.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,259.52 : 248,779.77 = 104,808.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,259.52/248,779.77 = 104,808.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,259.52x = 248,779.77 × 104,808.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,259.52x = 26,074,115,109.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,074,115,109.76/180,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,647.65

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