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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,216.11, 247,316.26 and 98,641.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,216.11, 247,316.26 and 98,641.90 is: 136,124.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,216.11 : 247,316.26 = 98,641.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,216.11/247,316.26 = 98,641.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,216.11x = 247,316.26 × 98,641.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,216.11x = 24,395,745,787.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,395,745,787.29/179,216.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,124.74

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