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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,155.36, 248,614.44 and 98,483.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,155.36, 248,614.44 and 98,483.96 is: 135,907.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,155.36 : 248,614.44 = 98,483.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,155.36/248,614.44 = 98,483.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,155.36x = 248,614.44 × 98,483.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,155.36x = 24,484,534,564.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,484,534,564.38/180,155.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,907.89

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