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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,235.25, 247,336.13 and 98,661.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,235.25, 247,336.13 and 98,661.11 is: 136,147.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,235.25 : 247,336.13 = 98,661.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,235.25/247,336.13 = 98,661.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,235.25x = 247,336.13 × 98,661.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,235.25x = 24,402,456,138.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,402,456,138.88/179,235.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,147.64

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