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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,406.54, 248,954.90 and 99,837.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,406.54, 248,954.90 and 99,837.46 is: 137,772.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,406.54 : 248,954.90 = 99,837.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,406.54/248,954.90 = 99,837.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,406.54x = 248,954.90 × 99,837.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,406.54x = 24,855,023,748.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,855,023,748.98/180,406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,772.30

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