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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,372.46, 248,912.39 and 107,771.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,372.46, 248,912.39 and 107,771.41 is: 148,723.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,372.46 : 248,912.39 = 107,771.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,372.46/248,912.39 = 107,771.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,372.46x = 248,912.39 × 107,771.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,372.46x = 26,825,639,236.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,825,639,236.77/180,372.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,723.59

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