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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,253.02, 247,376.32 and 98,688.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,253.02, 247,376.32 and 98,688.04 is: 136,193.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,253.02 : 247,376.32 = 98,688.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,253.02/247,376.32 = 98,688.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,253.02x = 247,376.32 × 98,688.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,253.02x = 24,413,084,163.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,413,084,163.21/179,253.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,193.43

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