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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,252.02, 247,374.94 and 98,687.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,252.02, 247,374.94 and 98,687.04 is: 136,192.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,252.02 : 247,374.94 = 98,687.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,252.02/247,374.94 = 98,687.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,252.02x = 247,374.94 × 98,687.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,252.02x = 24,412,700,598.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,412,700,598.78/179,252.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,192.05

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