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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,273.02, 248,798.40 and 104,821.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,273.02, 248,798.40 and 104,821.52 is: 144,666.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,273.02 : 248,798.40 = 104,821.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,273.02/248,798.40 = 104,821.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,273.02x = 248,798.40 × 104,821.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,273.02x = 26,079,426,461.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,079,426,461.57/180,273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,666.28

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