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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,425.21, 248,983.34 and 99,852.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,425.21, 248,983.34 and 99,852.77 is: 137,794.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,425.21 : 248,983.34 = 99,852.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,425.21/248,983.34 = 99,852.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,425.21x = 248,983.34 × 99,852.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,425.21x = 24,861,676,306.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,861,676,306.05/180,425.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,794.92

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