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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,597.82, 249,226.86 and 108,964

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,597.82, 249,226.86 and 108,964 is: 150,371.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,597.82 : 249,226.86 = 108,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,597.82/249,226.86 = 108,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,597.82x = 249,226.86 × 108,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,597.82x = 27,156,755,573.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,156,755,573.04/180,597.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,371.45

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