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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,966.11, 271,449.16 and 98,022.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,966.11, 271,449.16 and 98,022.11 is: 147,033.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,966.11 : 271,449.16 = 98,022.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,966.11/271,449.16 = 98,022.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,966.11x = 271,449.16 × 98,022.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,966.11x = 26,608,017,818.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,608,017,818.63/180,966.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,033.16

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