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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,222.99, 247,334.31 and 98,653.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,222.99, 247,334.31 and 98,653.91 is: 136,146.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,222.99 : 247,334.31 = 98,653.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,222.99/247,334.31 = 98,653.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,222.99x = 247,334.31 × 98,653.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,222.99x = 24,400,495,521.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,400,495,521.98/179,222.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,146.02

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