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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,889.03, 248,240.32 and 98,215.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,889.03, 248,240.32 and 98,215.76 is: 135,534.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,889.03 : 248,240.32 = 98,215.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,889.03/248,240.32 = 98,215.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,889.03x = 248,240.32 × 98,215.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,889.03x = 24,381,112,066.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,381,112,066.50/179,889.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,534.18

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