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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,253.08, 248,746.92 and 99,682.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,253.08, 248,746.92 and 99,682.18 is: 137,560.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,253.08 : 248,746.92 = 99,682.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,253.08/248,746.92 = 99,682.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,253.08x = 248,746.92 × 99,682.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,253.08x = 24,795,635,253.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,795,635,253.89/180,253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,560.12

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