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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,360.11, 248,887.82 and 98,686.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,360.11, 248,887.82 and 98,686.59 is: 136,182.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,360.11 : 248,887.82 = 98,686.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,360.11/248,887.82 = 98,686.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,360.11x = 248,887.82 × 98,686.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,360.11x = 24,561,890,248.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,561,890,248.33/180,360.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,182.50

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