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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,975.42, 249,752.75 and 109,341.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,975.42, 249,752.75 and 109,341.59 is: 150,895.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,975.42 : 249,752.75 = 109,341.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,975.42/249,752.75 = 109,341.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,975.42x = 249,752.75 × 109,341.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,975.42x = 27,308,360,996.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,308,360,996.40/180,975.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,895.41

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