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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,005.96, 248,410.14 and 99,435.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,005.96, 248,410.14 and 99,435.62 is: 137,222.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,005.96 : 248,410.14 = 99,435.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,005.96/248,410.14 = 99,435.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,005.96x = 248,410.14 × 99,435.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,005.96x = 24,700,816,285.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,700,816,285.19/180,005.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,222.21

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