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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,223.68, 248,698.04 and 99,644.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,223.68, 248,698.04 and 99,644.88 is: 137,504.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,223.68 : 248,698.04 = 99,644.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,223.68/248,698.04 = 99,644.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,223.68x = 248,698.04 × 99,644.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,223.68x = 24,781,485,853.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,781,485,853.81/180,223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,504.05

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