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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,262, 247,398.06 and 98,705.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,262, 247,398.06 and 98,705.88 is: 136,223.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,262 : 247,398.06 = 98,705.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,262/247,398.06 = 98,705.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,262x = 247,398.06 × 98,705.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,262x = 24,419,643,222.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,419,643,222.59/179,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,223.20

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