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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,133.30, 248,584.74 and 98,463.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,133.30, 248,584.74 and 98,463.22 is: 135,879.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,133.30 : 248,584.74 = 98,463.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,133.30/248,584.74 = 98,463.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,133.30x = 248,584.74 × 98,463.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,133.30x = 24,476,452,700.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,476,452,700.34/180,133.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,879.67

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