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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,997.73, 249,813.20 and 104,529.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,997.73, 249,813.20 and 104,529.27 is: 144,271.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,997.73 : 249,813.20 = 104,529.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,997.73/249,813.20 = 104,529.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,997.73x = 249,813.20 × 104,529.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,997.73x = 26,112,791,693.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,112,791,693.69/180,997.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,271.38

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