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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,421.25, 248,977.35 and 98,749.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,421.25, 248,977.35 and 98,749.08 is: 136,271.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,421.25 : 248,977.35 = 98,749.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,421.25/248,977.35 = 98,749.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,421.25x = 248,977.35 × 98,749.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,421.25x = 24,586,284,253.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,586,284,253.34/180,421.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,271.56

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