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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,351.27, 248,889.38 and 108,735.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,351.27, 248,889.38 and 108,735.89 is: 150,058.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,351.27 : 248,889.38 = 108,735.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,351.27/248,889.38 = 108,735.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,351.27x = 248,889.38 × 108,735.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,351.27x = 27,063,206,457.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,063,206,457.72/180,351.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,058.31

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