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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,163.84, 248,615.28 and 99,586.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,163.84, 248,615.28 and 99,586.54 is: 137,423.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,163.84 : 248,615.28 = 99,586.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,163.84/248,615.28 = 99,586.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,163.84x = 248,615.28 × 99,586.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,163.84x = 24,758,735,526.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,758,735,526.33/180,163.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,423.44

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