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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,197.60, 247,296.92 and 98,629.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,197.60, 247,296.92 and 98,629.60 is: 136,111.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,197.60 : 247,296.92 = 98,629.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,197.60/247,296.92 = 98,629.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,197.60x = 247,296.92 × 98,629.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,197.60x = 24,390,796,300.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,390,796,300.83/179,197.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,111.18

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