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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,265.32, 247,381.62 and 98,692.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,265.32, 247,381.62 and 98,692.04 is: 136,192.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,265.32 : 247,381.62 = 98,692.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,265.32/247,381.62 = 98,692.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,265.32x = 247,381.62 × 98,692.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,265.32x = 24,414,596,736.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,414,596,736.30/179,265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,192.53

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