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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,010.59, 248,414.75 and 98,339.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,010.59, 248,414.75 and 98,339.96 is: 135,709.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,010.59 : 248,414.75 = 98,339.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,010.59/248,414.75 = 98,339.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,010.59x = 248,414.75 × 98,339.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,010.59x = 24,429,097,076.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,429,097,076.52/180,010.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,709.22

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