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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,237.60, 247,354.93 and 98,672.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,237.60, 247,354.93 and 98,672.61 is: 136,172.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,237.60 : 247,354.93 = 98,672.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,237.60/247,354.93 = 98,672.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,237.60x = 247,354.93 × 98,672.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,237.60x = 24,407,156,539.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,407,156,539.47/179,237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,172.08

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