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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,216.60, 247,316.95 and 98,642.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,216.60, 247,316.95 and 98,642.39 is: 136,125.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,216.60 : 247,316.95 = 98,642.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,216.60/247,316.95 = 98,642.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,216.60x = 247,316.95 × 98,642.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,216.60x = 24,395,935,035.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,395,935,035.51/179,216.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,125.42

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