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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,238.42, 247,347.81 and 98,663.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,238.42, 247,347.81 and 98,663.81 is: 136,155.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,238.42 : 247,347.81 = 98,663.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,238.42/247,347.81 = 98,663.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,238.42x = 247,347.81 × 98,663.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,238.42x = 24,404,276,093.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,404,276,093.02/179,238.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,155.39

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