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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,221.37, 247,316.08 and 98,633.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,221.37, 247,316.08 and 98,633.49 is: 136,109.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,221.37 : 247,316.08 = 98,633.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,221.37/247,316.08 = 98,633.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,221.37x = 247,316.08 × 98,633.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,221.37x = 24,393,647,610.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,393,647,610.35/179,221.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,109.03

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