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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,290.52, 248,822.64 and 104,839.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,290.52, 248,822.64 and 104,839.02 is: 144,690.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,290.52 : 248,822.64 = 104,839.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,290.52/248,822.64 = 104,839.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,290.52x = 248,822.64 × 104,839.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,290.52x = 26,086,321,731.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,086,321,731.41/180,290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,690.48

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