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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,819.54, 248,151.47 and 98,148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,819.54, 248,151.47 and 98,148.54 is: 135,445.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,819.54 : 248,151.47 = 98,148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,819.54/248,151.47 = 98,148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,819.54x = 248,151.47 × 98,148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,819.54x = 24,355,703,653.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,355,703,653.53/179,819.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,445.25

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