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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,052.38, 248,474.90 and 99,481.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,052.38, 248,474.90 and 99,481.77 is: 137,286.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,052.38 : 248,474.90 = 99,481.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,052.38/248,474.90 = 99,481.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,052.38x = 248,474.90 × 99,481.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,052.38x = 24,718,722,355.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,718,722,355.16/180,052.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,286.28

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