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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,229.44, 247,337.52 and 98,665.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,229.44, 247,337.52 and 98,665.04 is: 136,158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,229.44 : 247,337.52 = 98,665.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,229.44/247,337.52 = 98,665.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,229.44x = 247,337.52 × 98,665.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,229.44x = 24,403,566,304.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,403,566,304.30/179,229.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,158.25

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