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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,110.52, 248,553.29 and 98,440.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,110.52, 248,553.29 and 98,440.43 is: 135,848.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,110.52 : 248,553.29 = 98,440.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,110.52/248,553.29 = 98,440.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,110.52x = 248,553.29 × 98,440.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,110.52x = 24,467,691,748.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,467,691,748.85/180,110.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,848.21

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