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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,194.23, 247,304.61 and 98,638.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,194.23, 247,304.61 and 98,638.11 is: 136,129.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,194.23 : 247,304.61 = 98,638.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,194.23/247,304.61 = 98,638.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,194.23x = 247,304.61 × 98,638.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,194.23x = 24,393,659,324.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,393,659,324.69/179,194.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,129.71

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