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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,947.60, 248,320.90 and 98,273.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,947.60, 248,320.90 and 98,273.14 is: 135,613.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,947.60 : 248,320.90 = 98,273.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,947.60/248,320.90 = 98,273.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,947.60x = 248,320.90 × 98,273.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,947.60x = 24,403,274,570.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,403,274,570.63/179,947.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,613.23

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