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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,655.92, 249,336.36 and 104,161.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,655.92, 249,336.36 and 104,161.14 is: 143,760.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,655.92 : 249,336.36 = 104,161.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,655.92/249,336.36 = 104,161.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,655.92x = 249,336.36 × 104,161.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,655.92x = 25,971,159,501.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,971,159,501.05/180,655.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,760.36

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