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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,203.93, 248,671.38 and 99,626.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,203.93, 248,671.38 and 99,626.75 is: 137,479.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,203.93 : 248,671.38 = 99,626.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,203.93/248,671.38 = 99,626.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,203.93x = 248,671.38 × 99,626.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,203.93x = 24,774,321,407.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,774,321,407.42/180,203.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,479.36

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