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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,333.24, 248,857.72 and 99,754.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,333.24, 248,857.72 and 99,754.44 is: 137,659.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,333.24 : 248,857.72 = 99,754.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,333.24/248,857.72 = 99,754.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,333.24x = 248,857.72 × 99,754.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,333.24x = 24,824,662,498.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,824,662,498.28/180,333.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,659.94

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