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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,026.98, 248,432.43 and 99,441.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,026.98, 248,432.43 and 99,441.49 is: 137,226.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,026.98 : 248,432.43 = 99,441.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,026.98/248,432.43 = 99,441.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,026.98x = 248,432.43 × 99,441.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,026.98x = 24,704,491,003.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,704,491,003.52/180,026.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,226.60

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