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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,097.97, 248,535.96 and 98,427.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,097.97, 248,535.96 and 98,427.89 is: 135,830.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,097.97 : 248,535.96 = 98,427.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,097.97/248,535.96 = 98,427.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,097.97x = 248,535.96 × 98,427.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,097.97x = 24,462,868,889.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,462,868,889.24/180,097.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,830.90

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