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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,416.44, 248,975.16 and 99,849.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,416.44, 248,975.16 and 99,849.52 is: 137,792.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,416.44 : 248,975.16 = 99,849.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,416.44/248,975.16 = 99,849.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,416.44x = 248,975.16 × 99,849.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,416.44x = 24,860,050,217.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,860,050,217.92/180,416.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,792.60

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