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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,530.53, 249,053.70 and 108,870.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,530.53, 249,053.70 and 108,870.73 is: 150,194.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,530.53 : 249,053.70 = 108,870.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,530.53/249,053.70 = 108,870.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,530.53x = 249,053.70 × 108,870.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,530.53x = 27,114,658,128.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,114,658,128.20/180,530.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,194.31

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