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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,336.68, 248,786.38 and 108,675.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,336.68, 248,786.38 and 108,675.98 is: 149,925.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,336.68 : 248,786.38 = 108,675.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,336.68/248,786.38 = 108,675.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,336.68x = 248,786.38 × 108,675.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,336.68x = 27,037,103,657.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,037,103,657.15/180,336.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,925.70

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