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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,193.15, 247,286.70 and 98,626.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,193.15, 247,286.70 and 98,626.50 is: 136,104.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,193.15 : 247,286.70 = 98,626.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,193.15/247,286.70 = 98,626.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,193.15x = 247,286.70 × 98,626.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,193.15x = 24,389,021,717.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,389,021,717.55/179,193.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,104.65

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