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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,055.90, 248,470.42 and 99,481.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,055.90, 248,470.42 and 99,481.69 is: 137,281.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,055.90 : 248,470.42 = 99,481.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,055.90/248,470.42 = 99,481.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,055.90x = 248,470.42 × 99,481.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,055.90x = 24,718,257,296.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,718,257,296.61/180,055.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,281.02

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