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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,408.79, 248,958 and 99,839.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,408.79, 248,958 and 99,839.71 is: 137,775.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,408.79 : 248,958 = 99,839.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,408.79/248,958 = 99,839.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,408.79x = 248,958 × 99,839.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,408.79x = 24,855,894,522.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,855,894,522.18/180,408.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,775.41

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