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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,278.60, 248,774.36 and 98,590.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,278.60, 248,774.36 and 98,590.59 is: 136,049.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,278.60 : 248,774.36 = 98,590.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,278.60/248,774.36 = 98,590.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,278.60x = 248,774.36 × 98,590.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,278.60x = 24,526,810,436.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,526,810,436.32/180,278.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,049.49

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