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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,384.57, 248,921.91 and 99,810.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,384.57, 248,921.91 and 99,810.63 is: 137,733.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,384.57 : 248,921.91 = 99,810.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,384.57/248,921.91 = 99,810.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,384.57x = 248,921.91 × 99,810.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,384.57x = 24,845,052,657.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,845,052,657.90/180,384.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,733.80

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