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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,283.14, 248,791.95 and 98,611.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,283.14, 248,791.95 and 98,611.86 is: 136,085.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,283.14 : 248,791.95 = 98,611.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,283.14/248,791.95 = 98,611.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,283.14x = 248,791.95 × 98,611.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,283.14x = 24,533,836,942.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,533,836,942.53/180,283.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,085.03

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