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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,044.29, 248,448.63 and 99,471.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,044.29, 248,448.63 and 99,471.16 is: 137,263.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,044.29 : 248,448.63 = 99,471.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,044.29/248,448.63 = 99,471.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,044.29x = 248,448.63 × 99,471.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,044.29x = 24,713,473,426.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,713,473,426.51/180,044.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,263.30

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