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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,016.52, 248,422.91 and 98,345.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,016.52, 248,422.91 and 98,345.88 is: 135,717.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,016.52 : 248,422.91 = 98,345.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,016.52/248,422.91 = 98,345.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,016.52x = 248,422.91 × 98,345.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,016.52x = 24,431,369,204.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,431,369,204.38/180,016.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,717.38

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