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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,239.14, 247,349.94 and 98,666.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,239.14, 247,349.94 and 98,666.25 is: 136,159.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,239.14 : 247,349.94 = 98,666.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,239.14/247,349.94 = 98,666.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,239.14x = 247,349.94 × 98,666.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,239.14x = 24,405,091,017.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,405,091,017.53/179,239.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,159.38

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