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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,236.14, 247,337.94 and 98,668.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,236.14, 247,337.94 and 98,668.86 is: 136,158.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,236.14 : 247,337.94 = 98,668.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,236.14/247,337.94 = 98,668.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,236.14x = 247,337.94 × 98,668.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,236.14x = 24,404,552,574.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,404,552,574.55/179,236.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,158.66

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