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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,051.08, 248,475.62 and 99,483.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,051.08, 248,475.62 and 99,483.89 is: 137,290.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,051.08 : 248,475.62 = 99,483.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,051.08/248,475.62 = 99,483.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,051.08x = 248,475.62 × 99,483.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,051.08x = 24,719,320,750.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,719,320,750.34/180,051.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,290.60

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