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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,981.92, 248,373.57 and 98,310.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,981.92, 248,373.57 and 98,310.23 is: 135,667.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,981.92 : 248,373.57 = 98,310.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,981.92/248,373.57 = 98,310.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,981.92x = 248,373.57 × 98,310.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,981.92x = 24,417,661,550.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,417,661,550.75/179,981.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,667.30

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