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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,236.45, 248,727.59 and 98,565.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,236.45, 248,727.59 and 98,565.06 is: 136,020.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,236.45 : 248,727.59 = 98,565.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,236.45/248,727.59 = 98,565.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,236.45x = 248,727.59 × 98,565.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,236.45x = 24,515,849,339.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,515,849,339.18/180,236.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,020.49

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