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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,579.06, 249,265.97 and 108,962.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,579.06, 249,265.97 and 108,962.10 is: 150,408.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,579.06 : 249,265.97 = 108,962.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,579.06/249,265.97 = 108,962.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,579.06x = 249,265.97 × 108,962.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,579.06x = 27,160,543,549.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,160,543,549.74/180,579.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,408.05

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