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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,237.34, 247,354.58 and 98,672.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,237.34, 247,354.58 and 98,672.36 is: 136,171.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,237.34 : 247,354.58 = 98,672.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,237.34/247,354.58 = 98,672.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,237.34x = 247,354.58 × 98,672.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,237.34x = 24,407,061,030.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,407,061,030.48/179,237.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,171.74

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