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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,223.56, 248,698.47 and 99,646.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,223.56, 248,698.47 and 99,646.24 is: 137,506.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,223.56 : 248,698.47 = 99,646.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,223.56/248,698.47 = 99,646.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,223.56x = 248,698.47 × 99,646.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,223.56x = 24,781,867,429.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,781,867,429.25/180,223.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,506.26

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