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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,239.76, 247,348.96 and 98,665.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,239.76, 247,348.96 and 98,665.60 is: 136,157.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,239.76 : 247,348.96 = 98,665.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,239.76/247,348.96 = 98,665.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,239.76x = 247,348.96 × 98,665.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,239.76x = 24,404,833,547.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,404,833,547.78/179,239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,157.48

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