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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,340.02, 248,847.59 and 103,884.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,340.02, 248,847.59 and 103,884.12 is: 143,347.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,340.02 : 248,847.59 = 103,884.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,340.02/248,847.59 = 103,884.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,340.02x = 248,847.59 × 103,884.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,340.02x = 25,851,313,160.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,851,313,160.98/180,340.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,347.62

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