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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,050.94, 248,466.15 and 99,474.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,050.94, 248,466.15 and 99,474.30 is: 137,272.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,050.94 : 248,466.15 = 99,474.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,050.94/248,466.15 = 99,474.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,050.94x = 248,466.15 × 99,474.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,050.94x = 24,715,996,344.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,715,996,344.95/180,050.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,272.24

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