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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,423.24, 248,982.53 and 99,848.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,423.24, 248,982.53 and 99,848.72 is: 137,790.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,423.24 : 248,982.53 = 99,848.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,423.24/248,982.53 = 99,848.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,423.24x = 248,982.53 × 99,848.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,423.24x = 24,860,585,178.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,860,585,178.71/180,423.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,790.37

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