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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,209.19, 248,682.41 and 98,539.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,209.19, 248,682.41 and 98,539.35 is: 135,980.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,209.19 : 248,682.41 = 98,539.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,209.19/248,682.41 = 98,539.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,209.19x = 248,682.41 × 98,539.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,209.19x = 24,505,003,380.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,505,003,380.94/180,209.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,980.87

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