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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,271.44, 248,782.32 and 99,698.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,271.44, 248,782.32 and 99,698.94 is: 137,588.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,271.44 : 248,782.32 = 99,698.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,271.44/248,782.32 = 99,698.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,271.44x = 248,782.32 × 99,698.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,271.44x = 24,803,333,594.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,803,333,594.74/180,271.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,588.81

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