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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,846.28, 248,186.64 and 98,174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,846.28, 248,186.64 and 98,174.20 is: 135,479.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,846.28 : 248,186.64 = 98,174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,846.28/248,186.64 = 98,174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,846.28x = 248,186.64 × 98,174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,846.28x = 24,365,524,832.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,365,524,832.69/179,846.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,479.73

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