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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,280.86, 248,777.82 and 99,703.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,280.86, 248,777.82 and 99,703.68 is: 137,585.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,280.86 : 248,777.82 = 99,703.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,280.86/248,777.82 = 99,703.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,280.86x = 248,777.82 × 99,703.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,280.86x = 24,804,064,156.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,804,064,156.38/180,280.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,585.68

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