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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,213.93, 248,684.58 and 99,635.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,213.93, 248,684.58 and 99,635.13 is: 137,490.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,213.93 : 248,684.58 = 99,635.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,213.93/248,684.58 = 99,635.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,213.93x = 248,684.58 × 99,635.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,213.93x = 24,777,720,457.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,777,720,457.30/180,213.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,490.59

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