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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,243.44, 248,737.55 and 99,676.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,243.44, 248,737.55 and 99,676.38 is: 137,554.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,243.44 : 248,737.55 = 99,676.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,243.44/248,737.55 = 99,676.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,243.44x = 248,737.55 × 99,676.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,243.44x = 24,793,258,554.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,793,258,554.07/180,243.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,554.29

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