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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,242.27, 247,363.22 and 98,668.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,242.27, 247,363.22 and 98,668.94 is: 136,168.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,242.27 : 247,363.22 = 98,668.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,242.27/247,363.22 = 98,668.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,242.27x = 247,363.22 × 98,668.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,242.27x = 24,407,066,712.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,407,066,712.39/179,242.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,168.03

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