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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,098.48, 248,536.44 and 99,525.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,098.48, 248,536.44 and 99,525.68 is: 137,345.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,098.48 : 248,536.44 = 99,525.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,098.48/248,536.44 = 99,525.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,098.48x = 248,536.44 × 99,525.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,098.48x = 24,735,758,195.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,735,758,195.78/180,098.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,345.74

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