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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,785.33, 248,095.98 and 98,111.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,785.33, 248,095.98 and 98,111.52 is: 135,389.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,785.33 : 248,095.98 = 98,111.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,785.33/248,095.98 = 98,111.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,785.33x = 248,095.98 × 98,111.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,785.33x = 24,341,072,243.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,341,072,243.13/179,785.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,389.64

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