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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,844.02, 248,183.54 and 98,171.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,844.02, 248,183.54 and 98,171.94 is: 135,476.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,844.02 : 248,183.54 = 98,171.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,844.02/248,183.54 = 98,171.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,844.02x = 248,183.54 × 98,171.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,844.02x = 24,364,660,463.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,364,660,463.76/179,844.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,476.62

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