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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,221.75, 248,711.25 and 98,554.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,221.75, 248,711.25 and 98,554.82 is: 136,008.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,221.75 : 248,711.25 = 98,554.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,221.75/248,711.25 = 98,554.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,221.75x = 248,711.25 × 98,554.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,221.75x = 24,511,691,232.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,511,691,232.17/180,221.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,008.51

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