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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,924.49, 248,296.32 and 98,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,924.49, 248,296.32 and 98,253 is: 135,589.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,924.49 : 248,296.32 = 98,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,924.49/248,296.32 = 98,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,924.49x = 248,296.32 × 98,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,924.49x = 24,395,858,328.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,395,858,328.96/179,924.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,589.43

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