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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,546.72, 249,153.84 and 101,058.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,546.72, 249,153.84 and 101,058.72 is: 139,460.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,546.72 : 249,153.84 = 101,058.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,546.72/249,153.84 = 101,058.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,546.72x = 249,153.84 × 101,058.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,546.72x = 25,179,168,153.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,179,168,153.48/180,546.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,460.68

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