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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,232.96, 248,710.80 and 99,654.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,232.96, 248,710.80 and 99,654.16 is: 137,516.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,232.96 : 248,710.80 = 99,654.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,232.96/248,710.80 = 99,654.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,232.96x = 248,710.80 × 99,654.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,232.96x = 24,785,065,856.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,785,065,856.93/180,232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,516.83

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