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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,224.46, 248,699.07 and 99,645.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,224.46, 248,699.07 and 99,645.66 is: 137,505.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,224.46 : 248,699.07 = 99,645.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,224.46/248,699.07 = 99,645.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,224.46x = 248,699.07 × 99,645.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,224.46x = 24,781,782,971.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,781,782,971.54/180,224.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,505.10

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