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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,296.76, 248,801.94 and 98,623.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,296.76, 248,801.94 and 98,623.68 is: 136,096.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,296.76 : 248,801.94 = 98,623.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,296.76/248,801.94 = 98,623.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,296.76x = 248,801.94 × 98,623.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,296.76x = 24,537,762,913.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,537,762,913.94/180,296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,096.53

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