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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,186.92, 247,270.50 and 98,606.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,186.92, 247,270.50 and 98,606.92 is: 136,073.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,186.92 : 247,270.50 = 98,606.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,186.92/247,270.50 = 98,606.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,186.92x = 247,270.50 × 98,606.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,186.92x = 24,382,582,411.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,382,582,411.86/179,186.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,073.45

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