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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,053.38, 248,476.28 and 99,482.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,053.38, 248,476.28 and 99,482.77 is: 137,287.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,053.38 : 248,476.28 = 99,482.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,053.38/248,476.28 = 99,482.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,053.38x = 248,476.28 × 99,482.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,053.38x = 24,719,108,613.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,719,108,613.70/180,053.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,287.67

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