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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,121.52, 248,568.53 and 98,451.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,121.52, 248,568.53 and 98,451.46 is: 135,863.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,121.52 : 248,568.53 = 98,451.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,121.52/248,568.53 = 98,451.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,121.52x = 248,568.53 × 98,451.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,121.52x = 24,471,934,688.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,471,934,688.55/180,121.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,863.47

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