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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,222.96, 248,697 and 99,644.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,222.96, 248,697 and 99,644.16 is: 137,503.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,222.96 : 248,697 = 99,644.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,222.96/248,697 = 99,644.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,222.96x = 248,697 × 99,644.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,222.96x = 24,781,203,659.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,781,203,659.52/180,222.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,503.03

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