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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,812.95, 248,142.39 and 98,141.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,812.95, 248,142.39 and 98,141.95 is: 135,436.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,812.95 : 248,142.39 = 98,141.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,812.95/248,142.39 = 98,141.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,812.95x = 248,142.39 × 98,141.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,812.95x = 24,353,178,032.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,353,178,032.26/179,812.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,436.18

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