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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,027.16, 248,436.30 and 99,459.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,027.16, 248,436.30 and 99,459.88 is: 137,253.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,027.16 : 248,436.30 = 99,459.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,027.16/248,436.30 = 99,459.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,027.16x = 248,436.30 × 99,459.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,027.16x = 24,709,444,585.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,709,444,585.64/180,027.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,253.98

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