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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,185.23, 247,292.19 and 98,629.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,185.23, 247,292.19 and 98,629.11 is: 136,117.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,185.23 : 247,292.19 = 98,629.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,185.23/247,292.19 = 98,629.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,185.23x = 247,292.19 × 98,629.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,185.23x = 24,390,208,609.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,390,208,609.65/179,185.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,117.29

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