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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,267.42, 248,776.80 and 99,694.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,267.42, 248,776.80 and 99,694.96 is: 137,583.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,267.42 : 248,776.80 = 99,694.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,267.42/248,776.80 = 99,694.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,267.42x = 248,776.80 × 99,694.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,267.42x = 24,801,793,124.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,801,793,124.93/180,267.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,583.34

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