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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,261.85, 247,377.46 and 98,686.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,261.85, 247,377.46 and 98,686.29 is: 136,184.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,261.85 : 247,377.46 = 98,686.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,261.85/247,377.46 = 98,686.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,261.85x = 247,377.46 × 98,686.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,261.85x = 24,412,763,757.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,412,763,757.02/179,261.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,184.94

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