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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,040.44, 248,460.82 and 99,473.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,040.44, 248,460.82 and 99,473.16 is: 137,275.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,040.44 : 248,460.82 = 99,473.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,040.44/248,460.82 = 99,473.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,040.44x = 248,460.82 × 99,473.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,040.44x = 24,715,182,901.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,715,182,901.59/180,040.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,275.73

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