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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,007.80, 248,405.95 and 99,433.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,007.80, 248,405.95 and 99,433.59 is: 137,215.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,007.80 : 248,405.95 = 99,433.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,007.80/248,405.95 = 99,433.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,007.80x = 248,405.95 × 99,433.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,007.80x = 24,699,895,510.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,699,895,510.15/180,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,215.70

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