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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,197.38, 248,673 and 98,527.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,197.38, 248,673 and 98,527.24 is: 135,967.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,197.38 : 248,673 = 98,527.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,197.38/248,673 = 98,527.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,197.38x = 248,673 × 98,527.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,197.38x = 24,501,064,352.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,501,064,352.52/180,197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,967.93

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