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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,209.97, 247,307.85 and 98,635.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,209.97, 247,307.85 and 98,635.76 is: 136,116.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,209.97 : 247,307.85 = 98,635.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,209.97/247,307.85 = 98,635.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,209.97x = 247,307.85 × 98,635.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,209.97x = 24,393,396,502.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,393,396,502.18/179,209.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,116.30

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