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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,209.44, 247,309.92 and 98,645.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,209.44, 247,309.92 and 98,645.04 is: 136,130.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,209.44 : 247,309.92 = 98,645.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,209.44/247,309.92 = 98,645.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,209.44x = 247,309.92 × 98,645.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,209.44x = 24,395,896,950.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,395,896,950.80/179,209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,130.65

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