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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,655.28, 249,303.48 and 104,174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,655.28, 249,303.48 and 104,174 is: 143,759.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,655.28 : 249,303.48 = 104,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,655.28/249,303.48 = 104,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,655.28x = 249,303.48 × 104,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,655.28x = 25,970,940,725.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,970,940,725.52/180,655.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,759.65

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