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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,950.93, 249,674.89 and 104,468.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,950.93, 249,674.89 and 104,468.70 is: 144,145.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,950.93 : 249,674.89 = 104,468.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,950.93/249,674.89 = 104,468.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,950.93x = 249,674.89 × 104,468.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,950.93x = 26,083,211,180.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,083,211,180.94/180,950.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,145.22

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