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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,200.08, 247,290.89 and 98,627.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,200.08, 247,290.89 and 98,627.58 is: 136,103.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,200.08 : 247,290.89 = 98,627.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,200.08/247,290.89 = 98,627.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,200.08x = 247,290.89 × 98,627.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,200.08x = 24,389,701,543.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,389,701,543.61/179,200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,103.18

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