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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,426.71, 248,985.41 and 99,854.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,426.71, 248,985.41 and 99,854.28 is: 137,797.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,426.71 : 248,985.41 = 99,854.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,426.71/248,985.41 = 99,854.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,426.71x = 248,985.41 × 99,854.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,426.71x = 24,862,258,346.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,862,258,346.78/180,426.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,797.00

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