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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,206.87, 248,680.53 and 99,637.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,206.87, 248,680.53 and 99,637.79 is: 137,497.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,206.87 : 248,680.53 = 99,637.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,206.87/248,680.53 = 99,637.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,206.87x = 248,680.53 × 99,637.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,206.87x = 24,777,977,181.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,777,977,181.83/180,206.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,497.41

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