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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,349.02, 248,885.61 and 99,782.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,349.02, 248,885.61 and 99,782.27 is: 137,701.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,349.02 : 248,885.61 = 99,782.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,349.02/248,885.61 = 99,782.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,349.02x = 248,885.61 × 99,782.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,349.02x = 24,834,369,891.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,834,369,891.71/180,349.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,701.72

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