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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,158.46, 248,607.86 and 99,581.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,158.46, 248,607.86 and 99,581.18 is: 137,416.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,158.46 : 248,607.86 = 99,581.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,158.46/248,607.86 = 99,581.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,158.46x = 248,607.86 × 99,581.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,158.46x = 24,756,664,056.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,756,664,056.07/180,158.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,416.05

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