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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,410.16, 248,968.26 and 99,837.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,410.16, 248,968.26 and 99,837.48 is: 137,776.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,410.16 : 248,968.26 = 99,837.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,410.16/248,968.26 = 99,837.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,410.16x = 248,968.26 × 99,837.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,410.16x = 24,856,363,678.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,856,363,678.38/180,410.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,776.96

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