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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,130.03, 248,592.31 and 99,555.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,130.03, 248,592.31 and 99,555.82 is: 137,394.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,130.03 : 248,592.31 = 99,555.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,130.03/248,592.31 = 99,555.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,130.03x = 248,592.31 × 99,555.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,130.03x = 24,748,809,527.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,748,809,527.00/180,130.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,394.14

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