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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,249.28, 247,371.06 and 98,684.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,249.28, 247,371.06 and 98,684.29 is: 136,188.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,249.28 : 247,371.06 = 98,684.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,249.28/247,371.06 = 98,684.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,249.28x = 247,371.06 × 98,684.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,249.28x = 24,411,637,422.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,411,637,422.65/179,249.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,188.21

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