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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,170.28, 248,621.94 and 99,599.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,170.28, 248,621.94 and 99,599.24 is: 137,439.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,170.28 : 248,621.94 = 99,599.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,170.28/248,621.94 = 99,599.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,170.28x = 248,621.94 × 99,599.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,170.28x = 24,762,556,892.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,762,556,892.88/180,170.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,439.74

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