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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,993.98, 249,808.04 and 104,525.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,993.98, 249,808.04 and 104,525.52 is: 144,266.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,993.98 : 249,808.04 = 104,525.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,993.98/249,808.04 = 104,525.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,993.98x = 249,808.04 × 104,525.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,993.98x = 26,111,314,758.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,111,314,758.55/180,993.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,266.21

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