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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,428.22, 248,989.11 and 99,855.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,428.22, 248,989.11 and 99,855.90 is: 137,800.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,428.22 : 248,989.11 = 99,855.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,428.22/248,989.11 = 99,855.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,428.22x = 248,989.11 × 99,855.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,428.22x = 24,863,031,669.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,863,031,669.25/180,428.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,800.13

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