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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,199.60, 247,299.68 and 98,631.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,199.60, 247,299.68 and 98,631.60 is: 136,113.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,199.60 : 247,299.68 = 98,631.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,199.60/247,299.68 = 98,631.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,199.60x = 247,299.68 × 98,631.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,199.60x = 24,391,563,117.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,391,563,117.89/179,199.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,113.94

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