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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,103.59, 248,541.84 and 99,535.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,103.59, 248,541.84 and 99,535.77 is: 137,358.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,103.59 : 248,541.84 = 99,535.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,103.59/248,541.84 = 99,535.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,103.59x = 248,541.84 × 99,535.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,103.59x = 24,738,803,421.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,738,803,421.62/180,103.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,358.75

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