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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,264.32, 247,380.24 and 98,691.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,264.32, 247,380.24 and 98,691.04 is: 136,191.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,264.32 : 247,380.24 = 98,691.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,264.32/247,380.24 = 98,691.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,264.32x = 247,380.24 × 98,691.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,264.32x = 24,414,213,161.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,414,213,161.05/179,264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,191.15

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