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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,261.52, 247,379.58 and 98,690.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,261.52, 247,379.58 and 98,690.46 is: 136,192.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,261.52 : 247,379.58 = 98,690.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,261.52/247,379.58 = 98,690.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,261.52x = 247,379.58 × 98,690.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,261.52x = 24,414,004,544.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,414,004,544.81/179,261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,192.11

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