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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,426.96, 248,928.52 and 104,913.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,426.96, 248,928.52 and 104,913.36 is: 144,745.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,426.96 : 248,928.52 = 104,913.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,426.96/248,928.52 = 104,913.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,426.96x = 248,928.52 × 104,913.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,426.96x = 26,115,927,433.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,115,927,433.03/180,426.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,745.15

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