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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,220.28, 247,322.04 and 98,646.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,220.28, 247,322.04 and 98,646.08 is: 136,130.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,220.28 : 247,322.04 = 98,646.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,220.28/247,322.04 = 98,646.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,220.28x = 247,322.04 × 98,646.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,220.28x = 24,397,349,743.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,397,349,743.60/179,220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,130.52

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