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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,111.50, 248,554.66 and 98,441.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,111.50, 248,554.66 and 98,441.42 is: 135,849.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,111.50 : 248,554.66 = 98,441.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,111.50/248,554.66 = 98,441.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,111.50x = 248,554.66 × 98,441.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,111.50x = 24,468,073,678.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,468,073,678.02/180,111.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,849.59

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