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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,462.66, 248,981.22 and 104,996.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,462.66, 248,981.22 and 104,996.58 is: 144,861.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,462.66 : 248,981.22 = 104,996.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,462.66/248,981.22 = 104,996.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,462.66x = 248,981.22 × 104,996.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,462.66x = 26,142,176,584.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,142,176,584.23/180,462.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,861.97

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