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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,248.28, 247,369.68 and 98,683.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,248.28, 247,369.68 and 98,683.29 is: 136,186.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,248.28 : 247,369.68 = 98,683.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,248.28/247,369.68 = 98,683.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,248.28x = 247,369.68 × 98,683.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,248.28x = 24,411,253,868.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,411,253,868.65/179,248.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,186.83

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