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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,022.72, 248,445.90 and 99,457.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,022.72, 248,445.90 and 99,457.30 is: 137,259.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,022.72 : 248,445.90 = 99,457.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,022.72/248,445.90 = 99,457.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,022.72x = 248,445.90 × 99,457.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,022.72x = 24,709,758,410.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,709,758,410.07/180,022.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,259.11

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