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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,234.54, 247,343.60 and 98,661.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,234.54, 247,343.60 and 98,661.66 is: 136,153.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,234.54 : 247,343.60 = 98,661.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,234.54/247,343.60 = 98,661.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,234.54x = 247,343.60 × 98,661.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,234.54x = 24,403,329,485.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,403,329,485.49/179,234.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,153.05

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