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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,552.72, 249,162.12 and 101,064.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,552.72, 249,162.12 and 101,064.72 is: 139,468.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,552.72 : 249,162.12 = 101,064.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,552.72/249,162.12 = 101,064.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,552.72x = 249,162.12 × 101,064.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,552.72x = 25,181,499,892.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,181,499,892.41/180,552.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,468.96

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