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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,160.32, 248,618.64 and 99,589.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,160.32, 248,618.64 and 99,589.32 is: 137,431.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,160.32 : 248,618.64 = 99,589.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,160.32/248,618.64 = 99,589.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,160.32x = 248,618.64 × 99,589.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,160.32x = 24,759,761,296.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,759,761,296.92/180,160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,431.82

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