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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,241.46, 247,351.22 and 98,667.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,241.46, 247,351.22 and 98,667.21 is: 136,159.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,241.46 : 247,351.22 = 98,667.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,241.46/247,351.22 = 98,667.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,241.46x = 247,351.22 × 98,667.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,241.46x = 24,405,455,571.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,405,455,571.73/179,241.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,159.66

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