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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,256.50, 248,748.93 and 99,681.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,256.50, 248,748.93 and 99,681.30 is: 137,557.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,256.50 : 248,748.93 = 99,681.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,256.50/248,748.93 = 99,681.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,256.50x = 248,748.93 × 99,681.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,256.50x = 24,795,616,716.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,795,616,716.01/180,256.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,557.41

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