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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,605.65, 249,233.05 and 98,933.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,605.65, 249,233.05 and 98,933.25 is: 136,526.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,605.65 : 249,233.05 = 98,933.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,605.65/249,233.05 = 98,933.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,605.65x = 249,233.05 × 98,933.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,605.65x = 24,657,435,300.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,657,435,300.27/180,605.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,526.38

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