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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,417.25, 248,974.23 and 99,842.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,417.25, 248,974.23 and 99,842.70 is: 137,782.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,417.25 : 248,974.23 = 99,842.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,417.25/248,974.23 = 99,842.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,417.25x = 248,974.23 × 99,842.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,417.25x = 24,858,259,680.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,858,259,680.64/180,417.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,782.06

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