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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,997.36, 248,390.72 and 98,324.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,997.36, 248,390.72 and 98,324.30 is: 135,684.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,997.36 : 248,390.72 = 98,324.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,997.36/248,390.72 = 98,324.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,997.36x = 248,390.72 × 98,324.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,997.36x = 24,422,843,977.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,422,843,977.54/179,997.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,684.46

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