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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,244.56, 247,354.62 and 98,672.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,244.56, 247,354.62 and 98,672.34 is: 136,166.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,244.56 : 247,354.62 = 98,672.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,244.56/247,354.62 = 98,672.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,244.56x = 247,354.62 × 98,672.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,244.56x = 24,407,059,165.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,407,059,165.21/179,244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,166.25

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