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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,982.29, 248,374.08 and 98,310.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,982.29, 248,374.08 and 98,310.59 is: 135,667.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,982.29 : 248,374.08 = 98,310.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,982.29/248,374.08 = 98,310.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,982.29x = 248,374.08 × 98,310.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,982.29x = 24,417,802,345.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,417,802,345.51/179,982.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,667.81

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