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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,368.02, 248,929.50 and 104,916.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,368.02, 248,929.50 and 104,916.52 is: 144,797.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,368.02 : 248,929.50 = 104,916.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,368.02/248,929.50 = 104,916.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,368.02x = 248,929.50 × 104,916.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,368.02x = 26,116,816,865.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,116,816,865.34/180,368.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,797.38

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