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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,273.59, 248,767.49 and 98,585.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,273.59, 248,767.49 and 98,585.72 is: 136,042.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,273.59 : 248,767.49 = 98,585.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,273.59/248,767.49 = 98,585.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,273.59x = 248,767.49 × 98,585.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,273.59x = 24,524,922,260.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,524,922,260.94/180,273.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,042.79

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