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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,114.26, 248,536.15 and 99,530.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,114.26, 248,536.15 and 99,530.83 is: 137,340.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,114.26 : 248,536.15 = 99,530.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,114.26/248,536.15 = 99,530.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,114.26x = 248,536.15 × 99,530.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,114.26x = 24,737,007,958.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,737,007,958.33/180,114.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,340.64

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