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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,872.72, 249,552.36 and 104,385.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,872.72, 249,552.36 and 104,385.68 is: 144,022.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,872.72 : 249,552.36 = 104,385.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,872.72/249,552.36 = 104,385.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,872.72x = 249,552.36 × 104,385.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,872.72x = 26,049,692,794.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,049,692,794.20/180,872.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,022.23

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