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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,053.15, 248,466.63 and 99,478.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,053.15, 248,466.63 and 99,478.94 is: 137,277.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,053.15 : 248,466.63 = 99,478.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,053.15/248,466.63 = 99,478.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,053.15x = 248,466.63 × 99,478.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,053.15x = 24,717,197,598.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,717,197,598.94/180,053.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,277.23

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