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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,319.08, 248,869.98 and 104,911.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,319.08, 248,869.98 and 104,911.32 is: 144,794.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,319.08 : 248,869.98 = 104,911.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,319.08/248,869.98 = 104,911.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,319.08x = 248,869.98 × 104,911.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,319.08x = 26,109,278,110.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,109,278,110.17/180,319.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,794.87

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