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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,268.29, 248,801.47 and 108,648.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,268.29, 248,801.47 and 108,648.41 is: 149,953.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,268.29 : 248,801.47 = 108,648.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,268.29/248,801.47 = 108,648.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,268.29x = 248,801.47 × 108,648.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,268.29x = 27,031,882,605.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,031,882,605.53/180,268.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,953.62

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