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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,287.36, 248,786.78 and 99,710.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,287.36, 248,786.78 and 99,710.18 is: 137,594.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,287.36 : 248,786.78 = 99,710.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,287.36/248,786.78 = 99,710.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,287.36x = 248,786.78 × 99,710.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,287.36x = 24,806,574,615.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,806,574,615.42/180,287.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,594.64

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