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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,176.32, 247,263.36 and 98,603.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,176.32, 247,263.36 and 98,603.84 is: 136,073.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,176.32 : 247,263.36 = 98,603.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,176.32/247,263.36 = 98,603.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,176.32x = 247,263.36 × 98,603.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,176.32x = 24,381,116,787.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,381,116,787.30/179,176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,073.32

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