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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,429.44, 248,993.10 and 99,862.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,429.44, 248,993.10 and 99,862.52 is: 137,810.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,429.44 : 248,993.10 = 99,862.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,429.44/248,993.10 = 99,862.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,429.44x = 248,993.10 × 99,862.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,429.44x = 24,865,078,428.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,865,078,428.61/180,429.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,810.54

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