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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,258.85, 247,373.33 and 98,683.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,258.85, 247,373.33 and 98,683.29 is: 136,180.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,258.85 : 247,373.33 = 98,683.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,258.85/247,373.33 = 98,683.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,258.85x = 247,373.33 × 98,683.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,258.85x = 24,411,613,569.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,411,613,569.24/179,258.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,180.80

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