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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,147.90, 248,605.08 and 98,476.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,147.90, 248,605.08 and 98,476.26 is: 135,897.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,147.90 : 248,605.08 = 98,476.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,147.90/248,605.08 = 98,476.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,147.90x = 248,605.08 × 98,476.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,147.90x = 24,481,698,495.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,481,698,495.40/180,147.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,897.77

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