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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,911.16, 248,278.61 and 98,239.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,911.16, 248,278.61 and 98,239.98 is: 135,571.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,911.16 : 248,278.61 = 98,239.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,911.16/248,278.61 = 98,239.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,911.16x = 248,278.61 × 98,239.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,911.16x = 24,390,885,189.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,390,885,189.63/179,911.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,571.83

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