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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,264.88, 247,394.48 and 98,691.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,264.88, 247,394.48 and 98,691.57 is: 136,199.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,264.88 : 247,394.48 = 98,691.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,264.88/247,394.48 = 98,691.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,264.88x = 247,394.48 × 98,691.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,264.88x = 24,415,749,147.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,415,749,147.08/179,264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,199.29

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