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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,269.20, 248,766.88 and 99,694.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,269.20, 248,766.88 and 99,694.56 is: 137,575.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,269.20 : 248,766.88 = 99,694.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,269.20/248,766.88 = 99,694.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,269.20x = 248,766.88 × 99,694.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,269.20x = 24,800,704,644.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,800,704,644.17/180,269.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,575.94

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