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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,217.29, 247,317.90 and 98,643.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,217.29, 247,317.90 and 98,643.08 is: 136,126.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,217.29 : 247,317.90 = 98,643.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,217.29/247,317.90 = 98,643.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,217.29x = 247,317.90 × 98,643.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,217.29x = 24,396,199,395.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,396,199,395.13/179,217.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,126.37

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