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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,457.41, 248,973.98 and 104,991.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,457.41, 248,973.98 and 104,991.33 is: 144,854.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,457.41 : 248,973.98 = 104,991.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,457.41/248,973.98 = 104,991.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,457.41x = 248,973.98 × 104,991.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,457.41x = 26,140,108,770.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,140,108,770.64/180,457.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,854.73

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