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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,408.33, 248,957.35 and 99,839.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,408.33, 248,957.35 and 99,839.25 is: 137,774.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,408.33 : 248,957.35 = 99,839.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,408.33/248,957.35 = 99,839.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,408.33x = 248,957.35 × 99,839.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,408.33x = 24,855,714,856.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,855,714,856.39/180,408.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,774.76

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