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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,267.64, 248,759.20 and 98,579.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,267.64, 248,759.20 and 98,579.68 is: 136,034.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,267.64 : 248,759.20 = 98,579.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,267.64/248,759.20 = 98,579.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,267.64x = 248,759.20 × 98,579.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,267.64x = 24,522,603,233.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,522,603,233.65/180,267.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,034.41

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