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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,274.57, 248,771.39 and 98,601.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,274.57, 248,771.39 and 98,601.50 is: 136,065.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,274.57 : 248,771.39 = 98,601.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,274.57/248,771.39 = 98,601.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,274.57x = 248,771.39 × 98,601.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,274.57x = 24,529,232,340.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,529,232,340.01/180,274.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,065.96

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