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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,279.10, 248,775.08 and 98,591.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,279.10, 248,775.08 and 98,591.22 is: 136,050.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,279.10 : 248,775.08 = 98,591.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,279.10/248,775.08 = 98,591.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,279.10x = 248,775.08 × 98,591.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,279.10x = 24,527,038,642.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,527,038,642.80/180,279.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,050.37

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