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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,095.35, 248,532.36 and 98,425.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,095.35, 248,532.36 and 98,425.28 is: 135,827.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,095.35 : 248,532.36 = 98,425.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,095.35/248,532.36 = 98,425.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,095.35x = 248,532.36 × 98,425.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,095.35x = 24,461,867,122.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,461,867,122.06/180,095.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,827.31

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