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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,033.18, 248,450.81 and 99,465.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,033.18, 248,450.81 and 99,465.90 is: 137,265.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,033.18 : 248,450.81 = 99,465.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,033.18/248,450.81 = 99,465.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,033.18x = 248,450.81 × 99,465.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,033.18x = 24,712,382,925.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,712,382,925.05/180,033.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,265.71

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