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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,223.66, 247,319.70 and 98,649.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,223.66, 247,319.70 and 98,649.18 is: 136,130.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,223.66 : 247,319.70 = 98,649.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,223.66/247,319.70 = 98,649.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,223.66x = 247,319.70 × 98,649.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,223.66x = 24,397,885,602.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,397,885,602.85/179,223.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,130.94

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