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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,270.27, 248,771.52 and 99,701.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,270.27, 248,771.52 and 99,701.19 is: 137,586.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,270.27 : 248,771.52 = 99,701.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,270.27/248,771.52 = 99,701.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,270.27x = 248,771.52 × 99,701.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,270.27x = 24,802,816,582.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,802,816,582.11/180,270.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,586.84

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