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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,441.11, 248,991.87 and 107,829.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,441.11, 248,991.87 and 107,829.59 is: 148,794.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,441.11 : 248,991.87 = 107,829.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,441.11/248,991.87 = 107,829.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,441.11x = 248,991.87 × 107,829.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,441.11x = 26,848,691,605.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,848,691,605.89/180,441.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,794.76

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