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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,261.10, 247,384.33 and 98,690.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,261.10, 247,384.33 and 98,690.20 is: 136,194.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,261.10 : 247,384.33 = 98,690.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,261.10/247,384.33 = 98,690.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,261.10x = 247,384.33 × 98,690.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,261.10x = 24,414,408,139.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,414,408,139.38/179,261.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,194.68

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