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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,209.32, 247,325.40 and 98,653.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,209.32, 247,325.40 and 98,653.20 is: 136,150.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,209.32 : 247,325.40 = 98,653.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,209.32/247,325.40 = 98,653.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,209.32x = 247,325.40 × 98,653.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,209.32x = 24,399,442,151.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,399,442,151.28/179,209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,150.52

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