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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,996.45, 248,395.91 and 98,325.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,996.45, 248,395.91 and 98,325.81 is: 135,690.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,996.45 : 248,395.91 = 98,325.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,996.45/248,395.91 = 98,325.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,996.45x = 248,395.91 × 98,325.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,996.45x = 24,423,728,559.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,423,728,559.81/179,996.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,690.06

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