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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,229.89, 248,718.52 and 98,558.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,229.89, 248,718.52 and 98,558.50 is: 136,011.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,229.89 : 248,718.52 = 98,558.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,229.89/248,718.52 = 98,558.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,229.89x = 248,718.52 × 98,558.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,229.89x = 24,513,323,798.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,513,323,798.84/180,229.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,011.43

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