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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,284.68, 248,788.24 and 99,710.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,284.68, 248,788.24 and 99,710.20 is: 137,597.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,284.68 : 248,788.24 = 99,710.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,284.68/248,788.24 = 99,710.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,284.68x = 248,788.24 × 99,710.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,284.68x = 24,806,725,168.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,806,725,168.05/180,284.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,597.52

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