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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,280.68, 248,782.74 and 99,706.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,280.68, 248,782.74 and 99,706.20 is: 137,592.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,280.68 : 248,782.74 = 99,706.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,280.68/248,782.74 = 99,706.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,280.68x = 248,782.74 × 99,706.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,280.68x = 24,805,181,630.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,805,181,630.99/180,280.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,592.01

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