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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,414.33, 248,965.60 and 99,845.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,414.33, 248,965.60 and 99,845.25 is: 137,783.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,414.33 : 248,965.60 = 99,845.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,414.33/248,965.60 = 99,845.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,414.33x = 248,965.60 × 99,845.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,414.33x = 24,858,031,390.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,858,031,390.17/180,414.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,783.02

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