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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,214.35, 247,313.85 and 98,640.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,214.35, 247,313.85 and 98,640.14 is: 136,122.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,214.35 : 247,313.85 = 98,640.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,214.35/247,313.85 = 98,640.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,214.35x = 247,313.85 × 98,640.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,214.35x = 24,395,072,294.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,395,072,294.74/179,214.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,122.32

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