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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,222.56, 248,697.09 and 99,645.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,222.56, 248,697.09 and 99,645.24 is: 137,504.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,222.56 : 248,697.09 = 99,645.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,222.56/248,697.09 = 99,645.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,222.56x = 248,697.09 × 99,645.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,222.56x = 24,781,481,220.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,781,481,220.35/180,222.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,504.88

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