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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,200.22, 248,668.50 and 98,526.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,200.22, 248,668.50 and 98,526.96 is: 135,962.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,200.22 : 248,668.50 = 98,526.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,200.22/248,668.50 = 98,526.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,200.22x = 248,668.50 × 98,526.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,200.22x = 24,500,551,352.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,500,551,352.76/180,200.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,962.94

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