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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,220.68, 248,700.14 and 99,646.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,220.68, 248,700.14 and 99,646.16 is: 137,509.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,220.68 : 248,700.14 = 99,646.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,220.68/248,700.14 = 99,646.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,220.68x = 248,700.14 × 99,646.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,220.68x = 24,782,013,942.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,782,013,942.46/180,220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,509.27

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