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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,182.35, 247,266.21 and 98,609.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,182.35, 247,266.21 and 98,609.76 is: 136,078.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,182.35 : 247,266.21 = 98,609.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,182.35/247,266.21 = 98,609.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,182.35x = 247,266.21 × 98,609.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,182.35x = 24,382,861,624.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,382,861,624.21/179,182.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,078.48

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