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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,241.27, 247,361.84 and 98,667.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,241.27, 247,361.84 and 98,667.94 is: 136,166.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,241.27 : 247,361.84 = 98,667.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,241.27/247,361.84 = 98,667.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,241.27x = 247,361.84 × 98,667.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,241.27x = 24,406,681,727.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,406,681,727.16/179,241.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,166.64

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