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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,212.35, 247,311.09 and 98,638.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,212.35, 247,311.09 and 98,638.14 is: 136,119.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,212.35 : 247,311.09 = 98,638.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,212.35/247,311.09 = 98,638.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,212.35x = 247,311.09 × 98,638.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,212.35x = 24,394,306,082.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,394,306,082.48/179,212.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,119.56

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