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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,239.42, 247,349.19 and 98,664.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,239.42, 247,349.19 and 98,664.81 is: 136,156.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,239.42 : 247,349.19 = 98,664.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,239.42/247,349.19 = 98,664.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,239.42x = 247,349.19 × 98,664.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,239.42x = 24,404,660,835.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,404,660,835.00/179,239.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,156.77

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