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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,131.15, 248,593.86 and 99,556.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,131.15, 248,593.86 and 99,556.94 is: 137,395.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,131.15 : 248,593.86 = 99,556.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,131.15/248,593.86 = 99,556.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,131.15x = 248,593.86 × 99,556.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,131.15x = 24,749,244,004.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,749,244,004.39/180,131.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,395.69

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