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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,243.31, 248,737.38 and 99,676.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,243.31, 248,737.38 and 99,676.25 is: 137,554.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,243.31 : 248,737.38 = 99,676.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,243.31/248,737.38 = 99,676.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,243.31x = 248,737.38 × 99,676.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,243.31x = 24,793,209,521.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,793,209,521.28/180,243.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,554.12

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