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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,140.04, 248,594.04 and 98,469.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,140.04, 248,594.04 and 98,469.96 is: 135,888.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,140.04 : 248,594.04 = 98,469.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,140.04/248,594.04 = 98,469.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,140.04x = 248,594.04 × 98,469.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,140.04x = 24,479,045,175.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,479,045,175.04/180,140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,888.97

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