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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,260.85, 247,376.08 and 98,685.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,260.85, 247,376.08 and 98,685.29 is: 136,183.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,260.85 : 247,376.08 = 98,685.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,260.85/247,376.08 = 98,685.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,260.85x = 247,376.08 × 98,685.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,260.85x = 24,412,380,193.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,412,380,193.86/179,260.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,183.56

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