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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,252.94, 247,360.08 and 98,678.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,252.94, 247,360.08 and 98,678.40 is: 136,171.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,252.94 : 247,360.08 = 98,678.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,252.94/247,360.08 = 98,678.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,252.94x = 247,360.08 × 98,678.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,252.94x = 24,409,096,918.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,409,096,918.27/179,252.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,171.25

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