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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,193.28, 248,658.91 and 98,520.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,193.28, 248,658.91 and 98,520.03 is: 135,953.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,193.28 : 248,658.91 = 98,520.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,193.28/248,658.91 = 98,520.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,193.28x = 248,658.91 × 98,520.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,193.28x = 24,497,883,026.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,497,883,026.67/180,193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,953.37

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