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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,334.24, 248,859.10 and 99,755.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,334.24, 248,859.10 and 99,755.44 is: 137,661.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,334.24 : 248,859.10 = 99,755.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,334.24/248,859.10 = 99,755.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,334.24x = 248,859.10 × 99,755.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,334.24x = 24,825,049,018.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,825,049,018.50/180,334.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,661.32

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