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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,214.93, 248,685.96 and 99,636.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,214.93, 248,685.96 and 99,636.13 is: 137,491.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,214.93 : 248,685.96 = 99,636.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,214.93/248,685.96 = 99,636.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,214.93x = 248,685.96 × 99,636.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,214.93x = 24,778,106,639.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,778,106,639.73/180,214.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,491.97

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