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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,290.48, 248,794.65 and 99,717.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,290.48, 248,794.65 and 99,717.75 is: 137,607.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,290.48 : 248,794.65 = 99,717.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,290.48/248,794.65 = 99,717.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,290.48x = 248,794.65 × 99,717.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,290.48x = 24,809,242,710.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,809,242,710.04/180,290.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,607.06

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