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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,275.04, 248,810.81 and 108,655.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,275.04, 248,810.81 and 108,655.16 is: 149,962.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,275.04 : 248,810.81 = 108,655.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,275.04/248,810.81 = 108,655.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,275.04x = 248,810.81 × 108,655.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,275.04x = 27,034,576,582.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,034,576,582.95/180,275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,962.95

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