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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,050.58, 248,474.93 and 99,483.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,050.58, 248,474.93 and 99,483.39 is: 137,289.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,050.58 : 248,474.93 = 99,483.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,050.58/248,474.93 = 99,483.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,050.58x = 248,474.93 × 99,483.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,050.58x = 24,719,127,869.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,719,127,869.00/180,050.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,289.91

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