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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,138.02, 248,591.44 and 98,466.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,138.02, 248,591.44 and 98,466.38 is: 135,884.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,138.02 : 248,591.44 = 98,466.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,138.02/248,591.44 = 98,466.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,138.02x = 248,591.44 × 98,466.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,138.02x = 24,477,898,454.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,477,898,454.26/180,138.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,884.14

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