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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,237.52, 247,345.86 and 98,663.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,237.52, 247,345.86 and 98,663.35 is: 136,154.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,237.52 : 247,345.86 = 98,663.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,237.52/247,345.86 = 98,663.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,237.52x = 247,345.86 × 98,663.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,237.52x = 24,403,971,156.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,403,971,156.23/179,237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,154.37

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