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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,238.45, 248,730.35 and 98,567.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,238.45, 248,730.35 and 98,567.06 is: 136,023.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,238.45 : 248,730.35 = 98,567.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,238.45/248,730.35 = 98,567.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,238.45x = 248,730.35 × 98,567.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,238.45x = 24,516,618,839.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,516,618,839.44/180,238.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,023.25

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