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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,211.29, 248,692.32 and 98,541.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,211.29, 248,692.32 and 98,541.24 is: 135,987.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,211.29 : 248,692.32 = 98,541.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,211.29/248,692.32 = 98,541.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,211.29x = 248,692.32 × 98,541.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,211.29x = 24,506,449,591.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,506,449,591.28/180,211.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,987.32

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