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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,232.78, 247,339.32 and 98,658.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,232.78, 247,339.32 and 98,658.59 is: 136,147.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,232.78 : 247,339.32 = 98,658.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,232.78/247,339.32 = 98,658.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,232.78x = 247,339.32 × 98,658.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,232.78x = 24,402,147,326.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,402,147,326.06/179,232.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,147.79

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