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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,946.60, 248,319.52 and 98,272.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,946.60, 248,319.52 and 98,272.14 is: 135,611.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,946.60 : 248,319.52 = 98,272.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,946.60/248,319.52 = 98,272.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,946.60x = 248,319.52 × 98,272.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,946.60x = 24,402,890,010.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,402,890,010.08/179,946.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,611.85

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