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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,767.44, 248,076.20 and 98,095.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,767.44, 248,076.20 and 98,095.12 is: 135,369.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,767.44 : 248,076.20 = 98,095.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,767.44/248,076.20 = 98,095.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,767.44x = 248,076.20 × 98,095.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,767.44x = 24,335,064,608.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,335,064,608.14/179,767.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,369.70

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