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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,046.69, 248,443.25 and 99,469.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,046.69, 248,443.25 and 99,469.41 is: 137,256.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,046.69 : 248,443.25 = 99,469.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,046.69/248,443.25 = 99,469.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,046.69x = 248,443.25 × 99,469.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,046.69x = 24,712,503,495.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,712,503,495.98/180,046.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,256.08

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