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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,197.96, 248,678.37 and 99,630.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,197.96, 248,678.37 and 99,630.68 is: 137,493.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,197.96 : 248,678.37 = 99,630.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,197.96/248,678.37 = 99,630.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,197.96x = 248,678.37 × 99,630.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,197.96x = 24,775,995,104.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,775,995,104.39/180,197.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,493.21

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