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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,272.52, 248,797.71 and 104,821.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,272.52, 248,797.71 and 104,821.02 is: 144,665.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,272.52 : 248,797.71 = 104,821.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,272.52/248,797.71 = 104,821.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,272.52x = 248,797.71 × 104,821.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,272.52x = 26,079,229,735.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,079,229,735.86/180,272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,665.59

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