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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,632.19, 249,272.45 and 98,960.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,632.19, 249,272.45 and 98,960.81 is: 136,565.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,632.19 : 249,272.45 = 98,960.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,632.19/249,272.45 = 98,960.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,632.19x = 249,272.45 × 98,960.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,632.19x = 24,668,202,331.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,668,202,331.78/180,632.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,565.93

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