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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,868.48, 248,219.04 and 98,196.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,868.48, 248,219.04 and 98,196.87 is: 135,511.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,868.48 : 248,219.04 = 98,196.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,868.48/248,219.04 = 98,196.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,868.48x = 248,219.04 × 98,196.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,868.48x = 24,374,332,802.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,374,332,802.40/179,868.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,511.97

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