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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,982.92, 248,374.95 and 98,311.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,982.92, 248,374.95 and 98,311.23 is: 135,668.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,982.92 : 248,374.95 = 98,311.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,982.92/248,374.95 = 98,311.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,982.92x = 248,374.95 × 98,311.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,982.92x = 24,418,046,835.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,418,046,835.69/179,982.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,668.69

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