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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,525.12, 249,127.30 and 104,002

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,525.12, 249,127.30 and 104,002 is: 143,524.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,525.12 : 249,127.30 = 104,002 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,525.12/249,127.30 = 104,002/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,525.12x = 249,127.30 × 104,002
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,525.12x = 25,909,737,454.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,909,737,454.60/180,525.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,524.28

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