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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,155.23, 248,614.27 and 98,483.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,155.23, 248,614.27 and 98,483.84 is: 135,907.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,155.23 : 248,614.27 = 98,483.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,155.23/248,614.27 = 98,483.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,155.23x = 248,614.27 × 98,483.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,155.23x = 24,484,486,499.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,484,486,499.12/180,155.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,907.72

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