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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,196.52, 248,676.39 and 99,629.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,196.52, 248,676.39 and 99,629.24 is: 137,491.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,196.52 : 248,676.39 = 99,629.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,196.52/248,676.39 = 99,629.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,196.52x = 248,676.39 × 99,629.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,196.52x = 24,775,439,865.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,775,439,865.19/180,196.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,491.22

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