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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,867.48, 248,217.66 and 98,195.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,867.48, 248,217.66 and 98,195.87 is: 135,510.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,867.48 : 248,217.66 = 98,195.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,867.48/248,217.66 = 98,195.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,867.48x = 248,217.66 × 98,195.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,867.48x = 24,373,947,831.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,373,947,831.98/179,867.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,510.59

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