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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,416.30, 248,968.35 and 99,847.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,416.30, 248,968.35 and 99,847.22 is: 137,785.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,416.30 : 248,968.35 = 99,847.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,416.30/248,968.35 = 99,847.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,416.30x = 248,968.35 × 99,847.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,416.30x = 24,858,797,615.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,858,797,615.49/180,416.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,785.76

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