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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,601.82, 249,232.38 and 108,968

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,601.82, 249,232.38 and 108,968 is: 150,376.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,601.82 : 249,232.38 = 108,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,601.82/249,232.38 = 108,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,601.82x = 249,232.38 × 108,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,601.82x = 27,158,353,983.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,158,353,983.84/180,601.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,376.97

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