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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,223.38, 247,318.84 and 98,635.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,223.38, 247,318.84 and 98,635.50 is: 136,111.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,223.38 : 247,318.84 = 98,635.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,223.38/247,318.84 = 98,635.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,223.38x = 247,318.84 × 98,635.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,223.38x = 24,394,417,442.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,394,417,442.82/179,223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,111.80

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