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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,342.56, 248,870.40 and 99,764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,342.56, 248,870.40 and 99,764 is: 137,673.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,342.56 : 248,870.40 = 99,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,342.56/248,870.40 = 99,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,342.56x = 248,870.40 × 99,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,342.56x = 24,828,306,585.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,828,306,585.60/180,342.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,673.03

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