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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,131.94, 248,594.94 and 99,557.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,131.94, 248,594.94 and 99,557.72 is: 137,396.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,131.94 : 248,594.94 = 99,557.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,131.94/248,594.94 = 99,557.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,131.94x = 248,594.94 × 99,557.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,131.94x = 24,749,544,186.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,749,544,186.96/180,131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,396.76

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