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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,094.35, 248,530.98 and 98,424.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,094.35, 248,530.98 and 98,424.28 is: 135,825.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,094.35 : 248,530.98 = 98,424.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,094.35/248,530.98 = 98,424.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,094.35x = 248,530.98 × 98,424.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,094.35x = 24,461,481,492.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,461,481,492.33/180,094.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,825.93

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