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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,186.74, 248,649.90 and 98,513.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,186.74, 248,649.90 and 98,513.44 is: 135,944.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,186.74 : 248,649.90 = 98,513.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,186.74/248,649.90 = 98,513.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,186.74x = 248,649.90 × 98,513.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,186.74x = 24,495,357,004.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,495,357,004.66/180,186.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,944.28

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