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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,052.26, 248,474.72 and 99,481.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,052.26, 248,474.72 and 99,481.64 is: 137,286.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,052.26 : 248,474.72 = 99,481.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,052.26/248,474.72 = 99,481.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,052.26x = 248,474.72 × 99,481.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,052.26x = 24,718,672,644.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,718,672,644.14/180,052.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,286.10

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