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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,211.18, 248,681.38 and 99,634

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,211.18, 248,681.38 and 99,634 is: 137,489.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,211.18 : 248,681.38 = 99,634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,211.18/248,681.38 = 99,634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,211.18x = 248,681.38 × 99,634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,211.18x = 24,777,120,614.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,777,120,614.92/180,211.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,489.36

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