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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,886.48, 248,239.46 and 98,211.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,886.48, 248,239.46 and 98,211.94 is: 135,530.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,886.48 : 248,239.46 = 98,211.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,886.48/248,239.46 = 98,211.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,886.48x = 248,239.46 × 98,211.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,886.48x = 24,380,078,951.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,380,078,951.15/179,886.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,530.36

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