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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,982.89, 249,768.18 and 104,505.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,982.89, 249,768.18 and 104,505.21 is: 144,224.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,982.89 : 249,768.18 = 104,505.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,982.89/249,768.18 = 104,505.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,982.89x = 249,768.18 × 104,505.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,982.89x = 26,102,076,102.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,102,076,102.22/180,982.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,224.00

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