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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,223.37, 247,326.28 and 98,649.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,223.37, 247,326.28 and 98,649.16 is: 136,134.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,223.37 : 247,326.28 = 98,649.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,223.37/247,326.28 = 98,649.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,223.37x = 247,326.28 × 98,649.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,223.37x = 24,398,529,767.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,398,529,767.92/179,223.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,134.76

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