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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,268.15, 248,759.89 and 98,580.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,268.15, 248,759.89 and 98,580.19 is: 136,035.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,268.15 : 248,759.89 = 98,580.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,268.15/248,759.89 = 98,580.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,268.15x = 248,759.89 × 98,580.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,268.15x = 24,522,795,976.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,522,795,976.78/180,268.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,035.10

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