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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,324.98, 248,826.95 and 99,741.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,324.98, 248,826.95 and 99,741.55 is: 137,631.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,324.98 : 248,826.95 = 99,741.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,324.98/248,826.95 = 99,741.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,324.98x = 248,826.95 × 99,741.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,324.98x = 24,818,386,234.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,818,386,234.67/180,324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,631.43

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