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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,121.65, 248,546.32 and 99,538.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,121.65, 248,546.32 and 99,538.22 is: 137,350.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,121.65 : 248,546.32 = 99,538.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,121.65/248,546.32 = 99,538.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,121.65x = 248,546.32 × 99,538.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,121.65x = 24,739,858,280.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,739,858,280.35/180,121.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,350.83

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