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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,217.68, 248,695.99 and 99,643.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,217.68, 248,695.99 and 99,643.15 is: 137,505.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,217.68 : 248,695.99 = 99,643.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,217.68/248,695.99 = 99,643.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,217.68x = 248,695.99 × 99,643.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,217.68x = 24,780,851,835.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,780,851,835.97/180,217.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,505.11

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