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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,197.36, 248,659.25 and 99,625.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,197.36, 248,659.25 and 99,625.85 is: 137,476.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,197.36 : 248,659.25 = 99,625.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,197.36/248,659.25 = 99,625.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,197.36x = 248,659.25 × 99,625.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,197.36x = 24,772,887,898.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,772,887,898.32/180,197.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,476.42

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