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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,836.43, 248,180.31 and 98,169.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,836.43, 248,180.31 and 98,169.53 is: 135,477.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,836.43 : 248,180.31 = 98,169.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,836.43/248,180.31 = 98,169.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,836.43x = 248,180.31 × 98,169.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,836.43x = 24,363,745,008.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,363,745,008.41/179,836.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,477.25

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