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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,050.26, 248,471.96 and 99,479.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,050.26, 248,471.96 and 99,479.64 is: 137,283.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,050.26 : 248,471.96 = 99,479.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,050.26/248,471.96 = 99,479.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,050.26x = 248,471.96 × 99,479.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,050.26x = 24,717,901,130.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,717,901,130.89/180,050.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,283.34

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