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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,214.19, 248,685.52 and 99,637.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,214.19, 248,685.52 and 99,637.01 is: 137,493.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,214.19 : 248,685.52 = 99,637.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,214.19/248,685.52 = 99,637.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,214.19x = 248,685.52 × 99,637.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,214.19x = 24,778,281,643.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,778,281,643.10/180,214.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,493.51

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