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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,350.02, 248,886.99 and 99,783.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,350.02, 248,886.99 and 99,783.27 is: 137,703.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,350.02 : 248,886.99 = 99,783.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,350.02/248,886.99 = 99,783.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,350.02x = 248,886.99 × 99,783.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,350.02x = 24,834,757,722.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,834,757,722.66/180,350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,703.10

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