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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,059.22, 248,496.27 and 99,493.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,059.22, 248,496.27 and 99,493.80 is: 137,309.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,059.22 : 248,496.27 = 99,493.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,059.22/248,496.27 = 99,493.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,059.22x = 248,496.27 × 99,493.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,059.22x = 24,723,838,188.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,723,838,188.13/180,059.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,309.48

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