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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,232.68, 248,716.66 and 99,658.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,232.68, 248,716.66 and 99,658.16 is: 137,525.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,232.68 : 248,716.66 = 99,658.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,232.68/248,716.66 = 99,658.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,232.68x = 248,716.66 × 99,658.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,232.68x = 24,786,644,696.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,786,644,696.95/180,232.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,525.81

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