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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,127.49, 248,577.78 and 98,458.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,127.49, 248,577.78 and 98,458.08 is: 135,873.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,127.49 : 248,577.78 = 98,458.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,127.49/248,577.78 = 98,458.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,127.49x = 248,577.78 × 98,458.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,127.49x = 24,474,489,214.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,474,489,214.28/180,127.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,873.15

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