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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,096.47, 248,533.89 and 98,426.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,096.47, 248,533.89 and 98,426.39 is: 135,828.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,096.47 : 248,533.89 = 98,426.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,096.47/248,533.89 = 98,426.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,096.47x = 248,533.89 × 98,426.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,096.47x = 24,462,292,342.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,462,292,342.69/180,096.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,828.83

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