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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,217.54, 247,318.25 and 98,643.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,217.54, 247,318.25 and 98,643.33 is: 136,126.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,217.54 : 247,318.25 = 98,643.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,217.54/247,318.25 = 98,643.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,217.54x = 247,318.25 × 98,643.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,217.54x = 24,396,295,256.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,396,295,256.56/179,217.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,126.72

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