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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,613.95, 249,238.34 and 98,942.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,613.95, 249,238.34 and 98,942.55 is: 136,535.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,613.95 : 249,238.34 = 98,942.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,613.95/249,238.34 = 98,942.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,613.95x = 249,238.34 × 98,942.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,613.95x = 24,660,276,422.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,660,276,422.65/180,613.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,535.83

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