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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,089.46, 248,538.42 and 99,532.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,089.46, 248,538.42 and 99,532.71 is: 137,363.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,089.46 : 248,538.42 = 99,532.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,089.46/248,538.42 = 99,532.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,089.46x = 248,538.42 × 99,532.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,089.46x = 24,737,702,481.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,737,702,481.72/180,089.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,363.41

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