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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,267.02, 248,740.86 and 103,771.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,267.02, 248,740.86 and 103,771.34 is: 143,188.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,267.02 : 248,740.86 = 103,771.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,267.02/248,740.86 = 103,771.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,267.02x = 248,740.86 × 103,771.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,267.02x = 25,812,170,592.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,812,170,592.39/180,267.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,188.54

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