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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,139.02, 248,592.82 and 98,467.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,139.02, 248,592.82 and 98,467.38 is: 135,885.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,139.02 : 248,592.82 = 98,467.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,139.02/248,592.82 = 98,467.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,139.02x = 248,592.82 × 98,467.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,139.02x = 24,478,283,672.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,478,283,672.21/180,139.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,885.52

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