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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,226.45, 248,702.47 and 99,649.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,226.45, 248,702.47 and 99,649.14 is: 137,510.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,226.45 : 248,702.47 = 99,649.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,226.45/248,702.47 = 99,649.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,226.45x = 248,702.47 × 99,649.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,226.45x = 24,782,987,251.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,782,987,251.38/180,226.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,510.27

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