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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,406.91, 248,955.41 and 99,837.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,406.91, 248,955.41 and 99,837.83 is: 137,772.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,406.91 : 248,955.41 = 99,837.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,406.91/248,955.41 = 99,837.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,406.91x = 248,955.41 × 99,837.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,406.91x = 24,855,168,773.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,855,168,773.14/180,406.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,772.82

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