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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,274.59, 248,768.87 and 98,586.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,274.59, 248,768.87 and 98,586.72 is: 136,044.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,274.59 : 248,768.87 = 98,586.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,274.59/248,768.87 = 98,586.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,274.59x = 248,768.87 × 98,586.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,274.59x = 24,525,306,931.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,525,306,931.41/180,274.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,044.17

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