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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,236.25, 247,337.51 and 98,662.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,236.25, 247,337.51 and 98,662.11 is: 136,149.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,236.25 : 247,337.51 = 98,662.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,236.25/247,337.51 = 98,662.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,236.25x = 247,337.51 × 98,662.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,236.25x = 24,402,840,618.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,402,840,618.75/179,236.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,149.02

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