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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,268.52, 248,742.92 and 103,772.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,268.52, 248,742.92 and 103,772.84 is: 143,190.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,268.52 : 248,742.92 = 103,772.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,268.52/248,742.92 = 103,772.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,268.52x = 248,742.92 × 103,772.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,268.52x = 25,812,759,238.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,812,759,238.29/180,268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,190.61

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