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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,458.16, 248,975.01 and 104,992.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,458.16, 248,975.01 and 104,992.08 is: 144,855.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,458.16 : 248,975.01 = 104,992.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,458.16/248,975.01 = 104,992.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,458.16x = 248,975.01 × 104,992.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,458.16x = 26,140,404,167.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,140,404,167.92/180,458.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,855.76

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