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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,457.91, 248,974.67 and 104,991.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,457.91, 248,974.67 and 104,991.83 is: 144,855.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,457.91 : 248,974.67 = 104,991.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,457.91/248,974.67 = 104,991.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,457.91x = 248,974.67 × 104,991.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,457.91x = 26,140,305,701.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,140,305,701.99/180,457.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,855.42

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