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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,026.89, 248,432.74 and 99,462.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,026.89, 248,432.74 and 99,462.13 is: 137,255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,026.89 : 248,432.74 = 99,462.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,026.89/248,432.74 = 99,462.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,026.89x = 248,432.74 × 99,462.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,026.89x = 24,709,649,482.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,709,649,482.14/180,026.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,255.33

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