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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,132.65, 248,584.02 and 98,461.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,132.65, 248,584.02 and 98,461.01 is: 135,876.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,132.65 : 248,584.02 = 98,461.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,132.65/248,584.02 = 98,461.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,132.65x = 248,584.02 × 98,461.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,132.65x = 24,475,833,679.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,475,833,679.06/180,132.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,876.72

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