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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,275.09, 248,769.56 and 98,587.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,275.09, 248,769.56 and 98,587.22 is: 136,044.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,275.09 : 248,769.56 = 98,587.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,275.09/248,769.56 = 98,587.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,275.09x = 248,769.56 × 98,587.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,275.09x = 24,525,499,341.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,525,499,341.02/180,275.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,044.86

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