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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,253.29, 247,368.20 and 98,682.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,253.29, 247,368.20 and 98,682.19 is: 136,180.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,253.29 : 247,368.20 = 98,682.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,253.29/247,368.20 = 98,682.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,253.29x = 247,368.20 × 98,682.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,253.29x = 24,410,834,600.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,410,834,600.53/179,253.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,180.68

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