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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,227.04, 248,731.46 and 99,660.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,227.04, 248,731.46 and 99,660.64 is: 137,541.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,227.04 : 248,731.46 = 99,660.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,227.04/248,731.46 = 99,660.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,227.04x = 248,731.46 × 99,660.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,227.04x = 24,788,736,491.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,788,736,491.73/180,227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,541.72

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