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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,118.02, 248,563.70 and 98,447.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,118.02, 248,563.70 and 98,447.96 is: 135,858.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,118.02 : 248,563.70 = 98,447.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,118.02/248,563.70 = 98,447.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,118.02x = 248,563.70 × 98,447.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,118.02x = 24,470,587,459.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,470,587,459.99/180,118.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,858.63

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