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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,119.52, 248,565.77 and 98,449.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,119.52, 248,565.77 and 98,449.46 is: 135,860.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,119.52 : 248,565.77 = 98,449.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,119.52/248,565.77 = 98,449.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,119.52x = 248,565.77 × 98,449.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,119.52x = 24,471,164,095.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,471,164,095.91/180,119.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,860.70

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