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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,261.72, 248,791.50 and 104,853.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,261.72, 248,791.50 and 104,853.96 is: 144,716.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,261.72 : 248,791.50 = 104,853.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,261.72/248,791.50 = 104,853.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,261.72x = 248,791.50 × 104,853.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,261.72x = 26,086,773,989.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,086,773,989.34/180,261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,716.10

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