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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,227.27, 247,340.70 and 98,662.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,227.27, 247,340.70 and 98,662.29 is: 136,157.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,227.27 : 247,340.70 = 98,662.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,227.27/247,340.70 = 98,662.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,227.27x = 247,340.70 × 98,662.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,227.27x = 24,403,200,126.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,403,200,126.89/179,227.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,157.85

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