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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,236.52, 247,344.48 and 98,662.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,236.52, 247,344.48 and 98,662.35 is: 136,152.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,236.52 : 247,344.48 = 98,662.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,236.52/247,344.48 = 98,662.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,236.52x = 247,344.48 × 98,662.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,236.52x = 24,403,587,656.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,403,587,656.33/179,236.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,152.99

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