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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,239.96, 247,351.07 and 98,667.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,239.96, 247,351.07 and 98,667.06 is: 136,160.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,239.96 : 247,351.07 = 98,667.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,239.96/247,351.07 = 98,667.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,239.96x = 247,351.07 × 98,667.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,239.96x = 24,405,402,864.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,405,402,864.75/179,239.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,160.50

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