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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,342.94, 248,851.20 and 99,759.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,342.94, 248,851.20 and 99,759.46 is: 137,655.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,342.94 : 248,851.20 = 99,759.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,342.94/248,851.20 = 99,759.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,342.94x = 248,851.20 × 99,759.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,342.94x = 24,825,261,332.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,825,261,332.35/180,342.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,655.85

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