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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,262.02, 247,380.27 and 98,690.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,262.02, 247,380.27 and 98,690.96 is: 136,192.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,262.02 : 247,380.27 = 98,690.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,262.02/247,380.27 = 98,690.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,262.02x = 247,380.27 × 98,690.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,262.02x = 24,414,196,331.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,414,196,331.36/179,262.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,192.80

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