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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,354.58, 248,887.46 and 99,782.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,354.58, 248,887.46 and 99,782.66 is: 137,699.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,354.58 : 248,887.46 = 99,782.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,354.58/248,887.46 = 99,782.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,354.58x = 248,887.46 × 99,782.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,354.58x = 24,834,653,671.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,834,653,671.12/180,354.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,699.05

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