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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,654.23, 249,302.70 and 98,982.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,654.23, 249,302.70 and 98,982.56 is: 136,595.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,654.23 : 249,302.70 = 98,982.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,654.23/249,302.70 = 98,982.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,654.23x = 249,302.70 × 98,982.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,654.23x = 24,676,618,214.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,676,618,214.40/180,654.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,595.85

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