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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,768.44, 248,077.58 and 98,096.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,768.44, 248,077.58 and 98,096.12 is: 135,371.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,768.44 : 248,077.58 = 98,096.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,768.44/248,077.58 = 98,096.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,768.44x = 248,077.58 × 98,096.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,768.44x = 24,335,448,056.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,335,448,056.99/179,768.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,371.08

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