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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,252.08, 248,745.54 and 99,681.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,252.08, 248,745.54 and 99,681.18 is: 137,558.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,252.08 : 248,745.54 = 99,681.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,252.08/248,745.54 = 99,681.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,252.08x = 248,745.54 × 99,681.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,252.08x = 24,795,248,946.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,795,248,946.94/180,252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,558.74

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