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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,196.24, 248,676 and 99,628.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,196.24, 248,676 and 99,628.97 is: 137,490.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,196.24 : 248,676 = 99,628.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,196.24/248,676 = 99,628.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,196.24x = 248,676 × 99,628.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,196.24x = 24,775,332,500.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,775,332,500.34/180,196.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,490.84

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