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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,400.46, 248,948.90 and 99,827.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,400.46, 248,948.90 and 99,827.93 is: 137,760.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,400.46 : 248,948.90 = 99,827.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,400.46/248,948.90 = 99,827.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,400.46x = 248,948.90 × 99,827.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,400.46x = 24,852,052,367.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,852,052,367.60/180,400.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,760.47

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