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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,312.24, 248,828.76 and 99,733.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,312.24, 248,828.76 and 99,733.44 is: 137,630.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,312.24 : 248,828.76 = 99,733.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,312.24/248,828.76 = 99,733.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,312.24x = 248,828.76 × 99,733.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,312.24x = 24,816,548,205.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,816,548,205.73/180,312.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,630.97

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