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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,275.15, 248,777.49 and 99,701.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,275.15, 248,777.49 and 99,701.21 is: 137,586.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,275.15 : 248,777.49 = 99,701.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,275.15/248,777.49 = 99,701.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,275.15x = 248,777.49 × 99,701.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,275.15x = 24,803,416,773.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,803,416,773.76/180,275.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,586.44

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