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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,259.48, 247,376.73 and 98,688.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,259.48, 247,376.73 and 98,688.38 is: 136,189.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,259.48 : 247,376.73 = 98,688.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,259.48/247,376.73 = 98,688.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,259.48x = 247,376.73 × 98,688.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,259.48x = 24,413,207,866.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,413,207,866.60/179,259.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,189.22

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