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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,206.54, 247,303.13 and 98,632.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,206.54, 247,303.13 and 98,632.33 is: 136,111.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,206.54 : 247,303.13 = 98,632.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,206.54/247,303.13 = 98,632.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,206.54x = 247,303.13 × 98,632.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,206.54x = 24,392,082,816.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,392,082,816.77/179,206.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,111.57

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