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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,254.04, 248,740.38 and 99,676.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,254.04, 248,740.38 and 99,676.68 is: 137,548.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,254.04 : 248,740.38 = 99,676.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,254.04/248,740.38 = 99,676.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,254.04x = 248,740.38 × 99,676.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,254.04x = 24,793,615,260.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,793,615,260.34/180,254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,548.18

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