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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,363.96, 248,909.60 and 99,790.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,363.96, 248,909.60 and 99,790.18 is: 137,714.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,363.96 : 248,909.60 = 99,790.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,363.96/248,909.60 = 99,790.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,363.96x = 248,909.60 × 99,790.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,363.96x = 24,838,733,414.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,838,733,414.93/180,363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,714.50

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