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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,331.12, 248,850.86 and 98,659.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,331.12, 248,850.86 and 98,659.03 is: 136,146.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,331.12 : 248,850.86 = 98,659.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,331.12/248,850.86 = 98,659.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,331.12x = 248,850.86 × 98,659.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,331.12x = 24,551,383,218.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,551,383,218.01/180,331.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,146.13

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