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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,040.98, 248,453.62 and 98,367.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,040.98, 248,453.62 and 98,367.48 is: 135,745.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,040.98 : 248,453.62 = 98,367.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,040.98/248,453.62 = 98,367.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,040.98x = 248,453.62 × 98,367.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,040.98x = 24,439,755,714.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,439,755,714.75/180,040.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,745.51

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