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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,289.85, 248,770.26 and 99,701.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,289.85, 248,770.26 and 99,701.63 is: 137,571.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,289.85 : 248,770.26 = 99,701.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,289.85/248,770.26 = 99,701.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,289.85x = 248,770.26 × 99,701.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,289.85x = 24,802,799,173.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,802,799,173.67/180,289.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,571.80

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