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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,256.54, 247,372.68 and 98,685.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,256.54, 247,372.68 and 98,685.44 is: 136,185.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,256.54 : 247,372.68 = 98,685.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,256.54/247,372.68 = 98,685.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,256.54x = 247,372.68 × 98,685.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,256.54x = 24,412,081,769.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,412,081,769.78/179,256.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,185.17

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