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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,980.29, 248,371.32 and 98,308.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,980.29, 248,371.32 and 98,308.59 is: 135,665.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,980.29 : 248,371.32 = 98,308.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,980.29/248,371.32 = 98,308.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,980.29x = 248,371.32 × 98,308.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,980.29x = 24,417,034,265.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,417,034,265.64/179,980.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,665.05

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